Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within the Catering department, working as a chef at Royal Hampshire County Hospital - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.



We are seeking applications from qualified, experienced chefs who can demonstrate practical experience and knowledge of allergens and nutritional content and have experience of working in a busy production kitchen.



This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week, although part-time of 30+ hours may be considered, worked on a shift pattern between the hours of 6.30 am and 7.00 pm Monday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends on a 4 week Rota, and enhancements are paid for weekend shifts and overtime.



If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff and visitors then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include:

Preparation and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients Ensuring all dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented Preparing meals to the amounts forecasted, exercising the required level

of portion control

Assisting with function catering as required

The successful applicant must have previous experience in a chef position in a quality-driven establishment. The ideal candidate will need to be motivated and have a genuine passion for food and quality to make a real difference to our patients. You will be able to work in a busy environment and thrive under pressure.



This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week, although part-time of 30+ hours may be considered, worked on a shift pattern between the hours of 6.30 am and 7.00 pm Monday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends on a 4 week Rota, and enhancements are paid for weekend shifts and overtime.



Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over 500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.



For further information about this role please see the document attached.



If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.