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Chef

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

King's Lynn, PE30 4ET

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join team QEH . As part of the Catering Team you will be cooking meals for staff and patients through th...

An opportunity has become available within the Catering department for a Chef.

We are looking to recruit a Proactive Chef to cook and provide a wide variety of meals, including ethnic and allergen free meals to a high standard; working cost effectively to meet the standards, policies and objectives of the department.

You will work safely and in a hygienic environment and assist and support Line Managers, the Head Chef, the Catering Manager and other teams as directed and required.

If this role appeals to you, and fits your profile, we would love to hear from you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene
  • Allergen Training City & Guild 706 1&2 or NVQ (professional Cookery) equivalent

Desirable

  • Level 3 Hygiene
  • Level 3 HACCP

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of HACCP
  • Knowledge of Allergens
  • Knowledge of IDDSI Descriptors
  • Able to use initiative, make decisions and be a motivated team player
  • Ability to develop new skills

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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About the employer

TQE
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

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