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Chef Job at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Full Time NEW

Job summary

Job summary

Being one of the largest specialist Orthopaedic units in Europe, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital truly offers a unique experience for staff.

We are looking to recruit an experienced chef who will provide valuable food preparation and cooking services within our cook fresh production kitchen. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-respected and busy team, within a trust that strives on excellence.

We are looking for confident, experienced, and autonomous individuals who will share and respect our values, someone who is engaging, enthusiastic and organised.

You will receive Trust food safety and allergen training, alongside other mandatory training essential to role training. The catering service provides a high-quality service to patients, staff and visitors to our hospital and maintains the highest standards in customer care.

The chef will be a multi-skilled person working within a team. It may be necessary for you to work in different sections of the Catering Department:

Main Production Kitchen

Caf Royale (Retail Services)

Main Catering Stores

For an informal conversation or to ask a question, please contact the facilities manager: stevenharnett@nhs.net

Job description

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, food production, cleaning, cash handling and meal service duties. You should be equipped with excellent customer service skills and preferably have NHS or care sector food production experience. You will need local training on the Completion of audit forms and other catering associated food safety, financial policy & procedures.

We have a 9-month fixed term full-time position available.

The working pattern (hours of work) will rotate to meet the service demands with adequate notice given to the suitable candidate – shift times will commence from 07:00 through to 19:00 This will include weekend working. Hours and shift patterns to be agreed if successful at Interview.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we’re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-8002021

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

C & G 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent

Allergen Awareness qualification

Experience

Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment

Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.

Understands the importance of Hygiene standards. Understand the principles of HACCP & principles of cross contamination /prevention.

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations.

You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge of health and safety

Infection control (cross contamination Awareness)

Able to provide a customer focussed service

Good communication skills both written and verbal in English.

Personal qualities

Essential:

Must demonstrate a pleasant, helpful disposition always.

Must be trustworthy, punctual and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to change shifts at short notice.

Must be able to provide an excellent attendance record.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Patients, Visitors, and hospital staff.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for to work alongside a highly skilled and professional team. You must be flexible and work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday working).

We look forward to hearing from you!


Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

C & G 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent

Allergen Awareness qualification

Experience

Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment

Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.

Understands the importance of Hygiene standards. Understand the principles of HACCP & principles of cross contamination /prevention.

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations.

You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge of health and safety

Infection control (cross contamination Awareness)

Able to provide a customer focussed service

Good communication skills both written and verbal in English.

Personal qualities

Essential:

Must demonstrate a pleasant, helpful disposition always.

Must be trustworthy, punctual and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to change shifts at short notice.

Must be able to provide an excellent attendance record.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Patients, Visitors, and hospital staff.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for to work alongside a highly skilled and professional team. You must be flexible and work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday working).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Allergen Awareness qualification

Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment
  • Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.
  • Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office to produce Word and Excel documents

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare or retail restaurant environment
  • Can demonstrate experience of customer service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene
  • Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Desirable

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people effectively at all levels within the Trust.

Skills

Essential

  • Cooking Techniques
  • Food safety & Hygiene
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal in English.
  • Good organisational skills to prioritize
  • Ability to respond to new and unexpected requests and situations
  • Highly flexible approach to working to meet service work as a team Always puts patients first, Customer service focus

Desirable

  • Menu Development

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Allergen Awareness qualification

Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment
  • Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.
  • Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office to produce Word and Excel documents

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare or retail restaurant environment
  • Can demonstrate experience of customer service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene
  • Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Desirable

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people effectively at all levels within the Trust.

Skills

Essential

  • Cooking Techniques
  • Food safety & Hygiene
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal in English.
  • Good organisational skills to prioritize
  • Ability to respond to new and unexpected requests and situations
  • Highly flexible approach to working to meet service work as a team Always puts patients first, Customer service focus

Desirable

  • Menu Development

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

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

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