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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: C9365-26-0692
Job summary
An opportunity has opened to join our kitchen team in the Alexandra Hospitals central production unit. This position is for a Chef support who will assist in our Central Production Unit for the production of meals for both patient services and for our very popular staff restaurant. This role will also support all on site Catering for both patient and retail needs, to ensure a continued catering service is maintained.
The majority of food served at the Alex is produced fresh on site in our CPU, so this role would suit someone who is passionate about food and is keen to learn new skills and or expand on existing knowledge.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the production of meals for patients, staff and visitors in conjunction with other members of the trained kitchen staff to defined standards along with all other associated duties.
Work according to all set policies and procedures and adhere to documentation recording to set standards and report any non-conformities to the line manager.
To adhere to all set standards relating to raw materials, ingredients, intermediate products and finished products to comply with Food Safety regulations.
Labelling, portioning and packaging of food as required.
Ensure workstations and preparation areas are kept clean and in a hygienic manner.
To ensure all aspects of cleaning duties are undertaken in line with our Food Safety Management System
To adhere to the departments set codes of practise on hygiene and to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
To assist the other members of the kitchen and catering teams in ensuring the availability of all food services.
To observe the correct use and care of equipment and materials, reporting any defects.
To adhere to the reporting procedures of sickness/absence, annual leave and special leave completing the relevant documentation.
To take note and guidance from the trained catering staff to ensure best practice is followed.
Attend and complete mandatory and statutory training as required
It is essential that the successful applicant for this position is able to work weekends, evenings and Bank holidays as and when required.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-26-0692
Job locations
The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
REDDITCH
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise his/her work to encourage the smooth running of the department and the production of meals.
To assist in the preparation and production of meals for consumption by patients, staff, visitors and external sites according to standard recipe requirements.
To work according to set policies and procedures on the receipt and storage of all goods
Associated with the production of meals ensuring they are of the required specification and Quality.
To record all cooking and chilling temperatures to set standards and report any non-conformities to the line manager.
To adhere to all set standards relating to raw materials, ingredients, intermediate products and finished products to comply with Food Safety regulations.
To assist in the labelling, portioning and packaging of food as required.
To assist in the production of therapeutic meals in accordance with the dieticians requirements.
To ensure that workstations and preparation areas are kept clean and in a hygienic manner.
To ensure all aspects of cleaning duties are undertaken in line with our Food Safety Management System
To adhere to the departments set codes of practise on hygiene and to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
To assist the other members of the kitchen staff in ensuring the availability and service of food complies with Hospital Catering Delivering a Quality Service.
To assist in the preparation and production of hospitality and functions to agreed requirements and standards.
To adhere to all Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.
To report any sightings of pests.
To observe the correct use and care of equipment and materials, reporting any defects to the Head Chef or senior chef on duty.
To adhere to the reporting procedures of sickness/absence, annual leave and special leave completing the relevant documentation.
To take note and guidance from the trained kitchen staff to ensure best practice is followed.
To attend mandatory and statutory training as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise his/her work to encourage the smooth running of the department and the production of meals.
To assist in the preparation and production of meals for consumption by patients, staff, visitors and external sites according to standard recipe requirements.
To work according to set policies and procedures on the receipt and storage of all goods
Associated with the production of meals ensuring they are of the required specification and Quality.
To record all cooking and chilling temperatures to set standards and report any non-conformities to the line manager.
To adhere to all set standards relating to raw materials, ingredients, intermediate products and finished products to comply with Food Safety regulations.
To assist in the labelling, portioning and packaging of food as required.
To assist in the production of therapeutic meals in accordance with the dieticians requirements.
To ensure that workstations and preparation areas are kept clean and in a hygienic manner.
To ensure all aspects of cleaning duties are undertaken in line with our Food Safety Management System
To adhere to the departments set codes of practise on hygiene and to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
To assist the other members of the kitchen staff in ensuring the availability and service of food complies with Hospital Catering Delivering a Quality Service.
To assist in the preparation and production of hospitality and functions to agreed requirements and standards.
To adhere to all Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.
To report any sightings of pests.
To observe the correct use and care of equipment and materials, reporting any defects to the Head Chef or senior chef on duty.
To adhere to the reporting procedures of sickness/absence, annual leave and special leave completing the relevant documentation.
To take note and guidance from the trained kitchen staff to ensure best practice is followed.
To attend mandatory and statutory training as required.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & Awareness of Cook Chill Guidelines
- Hands on experience of Food Service
- Allergen Awareness
Desirable
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face and over the phone.
- Able to communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and Supervisors
- Follow written procedures and cleaning schedules.
Experience
Essential
- Catering/Food Service for a minimum of 1 year in a kitchen environment
- Cleaning in a food environment.
- Use of industrial cooking and cleaning equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Experience of working as part of a team and the ability to work on own initiative when required
- Cleaning in a Food Environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite
- Team Worker
- Self-Organiser
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to communicate
- Aware of self-presentation to represent the department
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Bank Holidays
Desirable
- Able to cover other shifts and be flexible with hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Good Literacy and numerical skills
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
- Allergen Awareness
Desirable
- HACCP Qualification
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & Awareness of Cook Chill Guidelines
- Hands on experience of Food Service
- Allergen Awareness
Desirable
- Deal with a diverse range of people face to face and over the phone.
- Able to communicate within a team and provide diverse feedback to colleagues and Supervisors
- Follow written procedures and cleaning schedules.
Experience
Essential
- Catering/Food Service for a minimum of 1 year in a kitchen environment
- Cleaning in a food environment.
- Use of industrial cooking and cleaning equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.
- Experience of working as part of a team and the ability to work on own initiative when required
- Cleaning in a Food Environment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite
- Team Worker
- Self-Organiser
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to communicate
- Aware of self-presentation to represent the department
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Bank Holidays
Desirable
- Able to cover other shifts and be flexible with hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Good Literacy and numerical skills
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
- Allergen Awareness
Desirable
- HACCP Qualification
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
REDDITCH
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
REDDITCH
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)