NHS

Chef


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Pay24,937.00 - 26,598.00 / year
LocationRuncorn/England
Employment typePart-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9370-ANC3HCS-948?language=en&page=160&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      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.

      The postholder will cover sickness and holidays for permanent staff with the flexibility to choose hours.

      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

      17 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      370-ANC3HCS-948

      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 Job Description and Person Specification***

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      ***For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description 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

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

      Address

      Halton Hospital

      Hospital Way

      Runcorn

      WA7 2DA


      Employer's website

      https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

      Address

      Halton Hospital

      Hospital Way

      Runcorn

      WA7 2DA


      Employer's website

      https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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