Chef | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About the role

Job summary Being one of the largest specialist Orthopaedic units in Europe, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital truly offers a unique experience for staff. We are looking to recruit an experienced chef who will provide valuable food preparation and cooking services within our cook fresh production kitchen. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-respected and busy team, within a trust that strives on excellence. We are looking for confident, experienced, and autonomous individuals who will share and respect our values, someone who is engaging, enthusiastic and organised. You will receive Trust food safety and allergen training, alongside other mandatory training essential to role training. The catering service provides a high-quality service to patients, staff and visitors to our hospital and maintains the highest standards in customer care. The chef will be a multi-skilled person working within a team. It may be necessary for you to work in different sections of the Catering Department: · Main Production Kitchen · Café Royale (Retail Services) · Main Catering Stores For an informal conversation or to ask a question, please contact the facilities manager:stevenharnett@nhs.net Job description Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, food production, cleaning, cash handling and meal service duties. You should be equipped with excellent customer service skills and preferably have NHS or care sector food production experience. You will need local training on the Completion of audit forms and other catering associated food safety, financial policy & procedures. We have a 9-month fixed term full-time position available. The working pattern (hours of work) will rotate to meet the service demands with adequate notice given to the suitable candidate - shift times will commence from 07:00 through to 19:00 This will include weekend working. Hours and shift patterns to be agreed if successful at Interview. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Person Specification Qualifications Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 C & G 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent Allergen Awareness qualification Experience Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation. Understands the importance of Hygiene standards. Understand the principles of HACCP & principles of cross contamination /prevention. Skills and knowledge Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations. You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene Ability to work with minimum supervision Knowledge of health and safety Infection control (cross contamination Awareness) Able to provide a customer focussed service Good communication skills both written and verbal in English. Personal qualities Essential: · Must demonstrate a pleasant, helpful disposition always. · Must be trustworthy, punctual and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to change shifts at short notice. · Must be able to provide an excellent attendance record. · Ability to work under pressure. · Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Patients, Visitors, and hospital staff. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for to work alongside a highly skilled and professional team. You must be flexible and work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday working). We look forward to hearing from you! This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jun 2026

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