Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and infection prevention standards.
Complete daily kitchen documentation, including temperature monitoring and cleaning records.
Minimise food waste and contribute to efficient cost management.
Support and guide catering team members to ensure a collaborative and productive working environment.
Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
Contribute to catering for special events and functions across the hospital.
Build positive working relationships with clinical and operational teams to support excellent patient care.
What We're Looking For
Essential
NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Professional Cookery, Catering or equivalent qualification.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
Significant experience working within a professional catering environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and kitchen hygiene standards.
Experience of stock control, ordering and cost management.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Flexible approach with the ability to work across a 7-day rota.
Desirable
Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital setting.
Advanced catering or culinary qualifications.
Knowledge of specialist dietary requirements and therapeutic diets.
Benefits
At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do.
As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life.
We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital.
Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here
Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
In-house training for all staff
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee Referral Scheme
Access to subsidised staff restaurant
Interest free travel loan
Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)
Bicycle Loan Scheme
Retailer discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group
When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well-established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.
We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to "Be you at Bupa", and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.
Time Type
- Full time
- Job Area:
- Property & Facilities
- Locations:
- New Victoria Hospital
