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Bank Chef - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London, W6 8RF · London, W12 0HS · London, W2 1NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£18.08

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 December 2026

87 days left

Job description

Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making a difference to patients...

Prepare and serve

meals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Follow recipes,

food safety, and hygiene standards.

Support menu

planning and special dietary requirements.

Supervise food

production and stock rotation.

Maintain clean,

safe, and organised kitchen areas.

Ensure equipment is

used safely and reported when faulty.

Deliver meals on

time and to the required standard.

Monitor food

quality, temperatures, and cleaning records.

Assist with stock

deliveries and storage.

Record food wastage

and check food expiry dates.

Support the

day-to-day running of the catering service.

Train and support

new team members.

Handle customer

feedback and resolve issues professionally.

Build positive

working relationships across the Trust.

Comply with Trust

policies, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Participate in

training, meetings, and personal development activities.

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and

customers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments

where applicable.

Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle

Choose the shifts that work for you

Competitive hourly rates

Gain valuable experience within a leading NHS Trust

Work as part of a supportive and friendly team

Make a meaningful contribution to patient care and recovery

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
  • NVQ level 3
  • Knowledge for special dietary requirements
  • Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable: - Intermediate Food Hygiene; - IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

  • Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
  • Hepatitis B (Hep B)
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Yes / No
  • Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
  • Yes / No
  • Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential: - Proven catering experience; - Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

  • Working within healthcare
  • Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
  • Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
  • Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

5 October 2026

Last checked

5 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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