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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Chef/Cook

The closing date is 07 December 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our Catering Team at the Wells Road Centre. If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality, freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff then we would love to hear from you.

We have two positions available working 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays). Shifts are between 07:00am and 6:30pm, working over a three week rota. Weekend hours are between the hours of 8am and 2pm.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of the patient and staff meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.

Please note applicants willbe required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-1371-25-CS

Job locations

The Wells Road Centre

Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Intermediate level of knowledge or experience to City & Guilds Lvl 2 / work towards apprenticeship Lvl 2 standards

Desirable

  • City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)

Experience

Essential

  • Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

  • Experience as a qualified chef
  • Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
  • Experience in quality monitoring of food production
  • Experience in ordering supplies

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Accurately complete documentation

Desirable

  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Computer literate

Training

Essential

  • C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 3 Food Safety certificate
  • Computer literate

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Shift Work
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Reliable and Flexible

Desirable

  • To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust

Physical requirements

Essential

  • Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values & Behaviours

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Intermediate level of knowledge or experience to City & Guilds Lvl 2 / work towards apprenticeship Lvl 2 standards

Desirable

  • City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)

Experience

Essential

  • Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

  • Experience as a qualified chef
  • Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
  • Experience in quality monitoring of food production
  • Experience in ordering supplies

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Accurately complete documentation

Desirable

  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Computer literate

Training

Essential

  • C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

  • Level 3 Food Safety certificate
  • Computer literate

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Shift Work
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Reliable and Flexible

Desirable

  • To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust

Physical requirements

Essential

  • Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

Values & Behaviours

Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Wells Road Centre

Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA


Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Wells Road Centre

Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA


Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Facilities Catering Supervisor

Tracey Hardingham

tracey.hardingham@nottshc.nhs.uk

01159691300

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-1371-25-CS

Job locations

The Wells Road Centre

Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA


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