Practice Plus Group

Bank Chef

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you.

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our new Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you!

You'll be required to work flexibly when cover is required, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have the space to create varied and exciting meals!

 

Main duties of the job

You'll work alongside the Head Chef to provide patient and staff meals of the highest quality while ensuring that all equipment used in the department is in good working order and is used appropriately. You will also assist the Head Chef to ensure stock levels are maintained and that re-ordering of equipment and stores are in line with company policy and within department budget.

About us

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of and can insure that systems are in place so that all staff are aware and can work in accordance with legislation and Company policies pertaining to Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control. You'll have ample kitchen experience, good communication skills and be someone who in he absence of the Head Chef can plan and organise workload and staff skill mix availability to accommodate all department throughput and provide adequate cover in order to provide an efficient service.

If you have any questions, contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience negotiable dependant upon experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

9639

Job locations

22 Somerset Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B152QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you.

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our new Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you!

You'll be required to work flexibly when cover is required, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have the space to create varied and exciting meals!

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you.

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our new Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you!

You'll be required to work flexibly when cover is required, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have the space to create varied and exciting meals!

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Experience

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Experience

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

Desirable

  • working as a chef in a busy environment

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

22 Somerset Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B152QD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

22 Somerset Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B152QD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Rebecca Stevens

rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience negotiable dependant upon experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

9639

Job locations

22 Somerset Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B152QD


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