Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated enthusiastic Chef within our Catering Department at Halton Hospital. The successful candidate should have experience in large scale catering environment and excellent communications skills. The ability to work to a high standard is essential. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required, and a good knowledge of food hygiene is essential.
Main duties of the job
You would be part of a small friendly catering team. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service to the staff patients and visitors. You also get excellent training opportunities working for the Trust.
The postholder will be responsible for carrying out the preparation of meals for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring that high standards of quality and food safety are maintained.
To carry out all duties in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and any subsequent Food safety Legislation.
Reporting any equipment faults or health and Safety issues to the Manager as and when they may arise. To adhere to Trust Policies.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum, pro rata for less than full time posts
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
370-ANC3CAT-1438-A
Job locations
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
***For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached and Person Specification*** Job description
Job responsibilities
***For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached and Person Specification***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a catering environment

Desirable

• Experience in large scale catering

Qualifiations
Essential

• Good general education, Level 2 Food safety Certificate, Must have an NVQ Level 2 Catering

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Safety Certificate, Have a NVQ Level 3 or working towards one. City and Guilds 706/1 or 706/2

Skill, knowledge and competencies
Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate meal service, able to work as team member, Excellent customer care skills
• Good knowledge of food safety legislation and the concept of HACCP

Desirable

• Good Supervisor skills

Specific role requirements
Essential

• Due to the nature of the role must be physically fit, Flexible, Reliable, Be an effective communicator.
• Must have good computer skills

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a catering environment

Desirable

• Experience in large scale catering

Qualifiations
Essential

• Good general education, Level 2 Food safety Certificate, Must have an NVQ Level 2 Catering

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Safety Certificate, Have a NVQ Level 3 or working towards one. City and Guilds 706/1 or 706/2

Skill, knowledge and competencies
Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate meal service, able to work as team member, Excellent customer care skills
• Good knowledge of food safety legislation and the concept of HACCP

Desirable

• Good Supervisor skills

Specific role requirements
Essential

• Due to the nature of the role must be physically fit, Flexible, Reliable, Be an effective communicator.
• Must have good computer skills