Chef
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £25,938 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job title Chef Reports to Head Chef Department Catering / Sustainable Estates Based at Ipswich Job summary To contribute to the delivery of high-quality catering services that support care of patients, visitors, colleagues and volunteers through the provision of a safe, nutritious and responsive catering service. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will help maintain excellent food safety, customer service and operational standards whilst supporting the wider values of St Elizabeth Hospice. The Chef leads the day-to-day operation of the kitchen during allocated shifts, ensuring high quality food production, excellent patient experiences, and safe, efficient catering operations whilst supporting the entire catering team. Safeguarding responsibilities To demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe To report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person To report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person To maintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation to safeguarding Key responsibilities Lead the preparation and service of high-quality meals across the Hospice Coordinate kitchen operations to deliver a safe and efficient service Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and allergen requirements Deliver responsive catering that meets individual dietary needs Support and develop Catering Assistants and Volunteers during shifts Promote high standards of quality, presentation and patient experiences Support stock management and minimise food waste Contribute to continuous improvement and service development The Catering Team operates across early, mid and late shifts, seven days a week, to meet the needs of patients, visitors and colleagues. All members of the team are expected to work flexibly across shift patterns and support colleagues across functions where required. Responsibilities for all staff Act as a positive ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice Where the postholder is a member of a professional body, comply to the professional standards set by that body. Ensure registration is current and practice continuous professional development. Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standards of care and engagement. This job description is not necessarily exhaustive and may be subject to review by the line manager in conjunction with the postholder.