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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chef
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
Are you a skilled and motivated Chef who takes pride in producing great-quality food? We are looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our Catering team and help provide safe, nutritious and enjoyable meals for our patients.
We're looking for someone who isreliable, organised and passionate about food. You'll need to work well under pressure, manage your time effectively and understand the importance of consistently meeting food safety and quality standards.
Experience of catering for different dietary requirements would be particularly valuable, along with the confidence to take responsibility for your section and work independently when required.
You will be part of a team providing home cooked nutritional meals for patients, staff and visitors. The average number of meals produced daily is 2,000, including meals for the Staff Dining Room.
If you enjoy being part of a busy kitchen and want a role where the food you prepare makes a genuine difference to patients every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Running a section whilst on shift ensuring food items are ready for the set meal times. This is reliant on time management, over seen by the Kitchen Manager. There are shifts when the chefs do work unsupervised.
Working as part of a team to ensure meals are of the correct quality, quantity and temperature for service.
Knowledge of patient dietary needs and menus available for patients with food allergies and restrictions.
To ensure the economical use of kitchen supplies and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.
To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
27 October 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
Reference number
177-CORP-8349431
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706 1 / 2 or NVQ 1 and 2 (2 years full time college course) or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate - Level 2 minimum
Desirable
- Level 3 Food & Hygiene/HACCP training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years in catering industry
Desirable
- Experience of industrial bulk catering/NHS setting
Personal qualities/skills
Essential
- Skills, knowledge and training (Relevant to post)
Desirable
- Good literacy skills Computer skills Manual Handling training Higher diploma/advanced or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706 1 / 2 or NVQ 1 and 2 (2 years full time college course) or equivalent
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate - Level 2 minimum
Desirable
- Level 3 Food & Hygiene/HACCP training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years in catering industry
Desirable
- Experience of industrial bulk catering/NHS setting
Personal qualities/skills
Essential
- Skills, knowledge and training (Relevant to post)
Desirable
- Good literacy skills Computer skills Manual Handling training Higher diploma/advanced or equivalent
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
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Kitchen Production Manager
Jonathan Mann
01493452180
Details
Date posted
27 October 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
Reference number
177-CORP-8349431
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
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