Chef
The closing date is 26 August 2025
Job summary
CHoICE Facilities Services is on the lookout for a dedicated, dependable, and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Chef within our team based at South Tyneside District Hospital.
The role is 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7) working 8-hour shifts between 6:00am and 7:00pm. Salary is starting at £26,593 pro rata, rising to £28,377 pro rata annually, plus enhancements for weekend and Bank Holiday work. Overtime may be available to cover colleague absences (not guaranteed)
Key Responsibilities are; Oversee and coordinate food preparation; Minimise food waste through efficient planning; Cook and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors; Handle kitchen telephone enquiries; Prioritise daily workload effectively
Training will be provided, though candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage tasks independently and work proactively.
Ready to bring your passion for food and teamwork into a rewarding healthcare environment?
Main duties of the job
As part of your daily duties, you'll carry out food service tasks associated with the Chef role across various Trust locations. While primarily based on-site, you may occasionally be asked to support operations at St Benedicts Hospice in Ryhope, especially during staff holidays or absences.
Core Duties Include:
Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for patients, staff, and visitors
Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness in line with our clean-as-you-go policy
Ensuring a safe, hygienic food service environment at all times
Handling food deliveries and quality checks according to our Food Safety Management System (FSM)
Recording, signing, and dating food safety data daily to comply with Environmental Health inspections
Key Skills & Attributes:
Flexibility to adapt to changing daily service requirements
Effective time management to meet service deadlines
Precision and speed in food prep, including excellent knife handling skills
This role demands reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality food service.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. CHoICE provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Ifyou use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,593 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-0825-66
Job locations
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
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