• Job Description

  Req#: E0058-23308?language=en&page=724&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Chef | Private Hospital | Part Time - Permanent | Spire South Bank Hospital | Worcester | 30hrs per week

  Spire South Bank Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join the team on a permanent basis.As Chef, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage. Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the absence of the Senior Chef.

  Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

  Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care and are proud of the positive patient feedback we consistently receive.

  Main duties of the job

  Duties and responsibilities:

  • To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables.
  • Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants. Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
  • To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant, coffee shop and wards.
  • To pro-actively engage with patients to raise awareness of the availability of a food and beverage service that can be tailored to suit their individual needs.
  • To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact.
  • To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation.
  • To undertake cleaning of the kitchen area/staff restaurant/coffee shop/beverage bay areas and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works.
  • To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times, due to your working environment.
  • To carry out any reasonable request by management, relating to the efficient operation of the catering department.

  About us

  Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care and are proud of the positive patient feedback we consistently receive.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  23308

  Job locations

  139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

  Worcester, Worcestershire

  WR5 3YB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Who we're looking for:

  • Basic food hygiene certificate.
  • Catering Certificates
  • Previous experience working in the healthcare/hospital industry or a similar large-scale catering environment
  • Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people. Be able to take direction and guidance from the Head Chef and 2ndChef within the kitchen area.
  • Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors.

  Contract type: Permanent

  Benefits:

  We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

  Our Values:

  We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

  We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

  Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

  Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

  Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

  For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Who we're looking for:

  • Basic food hygiene certificate.
  • Catering Certificates
  • Previous experience working in the healthcare/hospital industry or a similar large-scale catering environment
  • Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people. Be able to take direction and guidance from the Head Chef and 2ndChef within the kitchen area.
  • Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors.

  Contract type: Permanent

  Benefits:

  We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

  Our Values:

  We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

  We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

  Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

  Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

  Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

  For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

  Person Specification

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  Person Specification

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  Experience

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  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Spire Healthcare Ltd

  Address

  139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

  Worcester, Worcestershire

  WR5 3YB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Spire Healthcare Ltd

  Address

  139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire

  Worcester, Worcestershire

  WR5 3YB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (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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