Chef


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

Please see attached Job description To ensure the highest standards in food produced, service and delivery are maintained at all times To ensure all food items are stored correctly ensuring good stock rotation and temperature control To maintain a high standard of cleaning in all areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning procedures Maintain due diligence in all work procedures and practices throughout, for example, the preparation, cooking, service and storage stages through temperature control, high standards of personal hygiene, monitoring forms along with a clear understanding of HACCP and COSHH. Ensure all HACCP documentation is completed by the catering assistants and checked on a daily basis. This is important to ensure that the Trust achieves the highest star rating for food hygiene. Assist in the Environment Health Officer Audits to demonstrate compliance. Ensure that all activities required for the preparation and distribution of food to patients, staff and visitors is met to standards expected Deal with patient, staff and visitor queries and complaints escalate to The Head Chef and Assistant chef as necessary Ability to display moderate effort for short periods of time when moving and handling catering equipment Ensure compliance with the Safety Management System when using machinery. Report any Health and Safety related issues to the Head of Facilities.

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