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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Chef
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
Meals are prepared and cooked in our on-site kitchens from fresh ingredients using standard recipes and established cooking methods.Working as part of a team of qualified chefs, prepare and cook approximately 1200 patient meals per day. Ensuring high standards of food quality, food hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained.
Main duties of the job
To ensure professionally high standards of food quality. To ensure that hygiene standards within the catering department are in accordance with departmental codes of practice and procedures, as specified in the Food Safety Management System.o The preparation, cooking and delivery of patient food in accordance with standard recipes and recommended procedures.o To communicate with colleagues, provide service information to patients, staff and visitors.o To be aware of your responsibilities set out in the Food Safety Management System (HACCP) and ensure that food production, cooking and chilling of foods meet the required standards. o To record all required details of the preparation, cooking, chilling of food in accordance with agreed HACCP standards for scrutiny by the EnvironmentalHealth Officers, understanding that these are legal documents.o To liaise with the clinical teams and ensure that the requirements for special diets are met.o To carry out cleaning of work areas and equipment to a high standard.o To ensure the correct use of equipment and utensils.o To dispose of waste, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.o To operate all necessary machinery. o To work in all areas of the catering department if required.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
264- 8237689-COR-A
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
Desirable
- COSHH
- Level 2 Nutrition
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of preparation and cooking procedures using fresh produce
- Working in a similar environment for 1 -3 years
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of food allergens
- Experience of Stock Control
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Ability to read, interpret and follow standard recipes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of working in a multi -disciplinary environment
Skills
Essential
- Good knife skills received during professional training
- Ability to interpret computer data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a pressurised environment
- Able to work as part of an established team
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
Desirable
- COSHH
- Level 2 Nutrition
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of preparation and cooking procedures using fresh produce
- Working in a similar environment for 1 -3 years
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of food allergens
- Experience of Stock Control
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Ability to read, interpret and follow standard recipes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of working in a multi -disciplinary environment
Skills
Essential
- Good knife skills received during professional training
- Ability to interpret computer data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a pressurised environment
- Able to work as part of an established team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Catering Manager
Sarah Gaziano
01536492744
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
264- 8237689-COR-A
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
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