Chef
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Meals are prepared and cooked in our on-site kitchens from fresh ingredients using standard recipes and established cooking methods.Working as part of...
- To ensure professionally high standards of food quality. To ensure that hygiene standards within the catering department are in accordance with departmental codes of practice and procedures, as specified in the Food Safety Management System.
- The preparation, cooking and delivery of patient food in accordance with standard recipes and recommended procedures.
- To communicate with colleagues, provide service information to patients, staff and visitors.
- To be aware of your responsibilities set out in the Food Safety Management System (HACCP) and ensure that food production, cooking and chilling of foods meet the required standards.
- To record all required details of the preparation, cooking, chilling of food in accordance with agreed HACCP standards for scrutiny by the EnvironmentalHealth Officers, understanding that these are legal documents.
- To liaise with the clinical teams and ensure that the requirements for special diets are met.
- To carry out cleaning of work areas and equipment to a high standard.
- To ensure the correct use of equipment and utensils.
- To dispose of waste, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To operate all necessary machinery.
- To work in all areas of the catering department if required.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
Desirable
- COSHH
- Level 2 Nutrition
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of preparation and cooking procedures using fresh produce
- Working in a similar environment for 1 -3 years
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of food allergens
- Experience of Stock Control
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Ability to read, interpret and follow standard recipes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of working in a multi -disciplinary environment
Skills
Essential
- Good knife skills received during professional training
- Ability to interpret computer data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a pressurised environment
- Able to work as part of an established team
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
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Similar roles
Explore related