Description
Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank as a Chef and play a vital role in supporting patient care across one of the UK's leading NHS trusts.
As a Chef, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit you while working as part of a dedicated team committed to work in conjunction with the ward and kitchen to provide a high quality, helpful and courteous service to patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
- Prepare and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Follow recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards.
- Support menu planning and special dietary requirements.
- Supervise food production and stock rotation.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organised kitchen areas.
- Ensure equipment is used safely and reported when faulty.
- Deliver meals on time and to the required standard.
- Monitor food quality, temperatures, and cleaning records.
- Assist with stock deliveries and storage.
- Record food wastage and check food expiry dates.
- Support the day-to-day running of the catering service.
- Train and support new team members.
- Handle customer feedback and resolve issues professionally.
- Build positive working relationships across the Trust.
- Comply with Trust policies, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.
- Participate in training, meetings, and personal development activities.
About us
- Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
- Choose the shifts that work for you
- Competitive hourly rates
- Gain valuable experience within a leading NHS Trust
- Work as part of a supportive and friendly team
- Make a meaningful contribution to patient care and recovery
What We're Looking For
- Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments where applicable.