Production Chef
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QE Facilities Production Chef
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
Summary of the Role:
Responsible for ensuring the highest possible standard of food preparation and cooking for patients, staff and visitors. Specifically to ensure Food Safety is given the upmost consideration and that all legislative and departmental practices are carried out strictly at all times paying particular attention to allergen, ingredient, safe cooking methods and nutritional needs.
Main duties of the job
Food preparation, production and service to the highest possible standard for all users
o To ensure all foodstuffs are handled in accordance with national and local food safety legislation and best practice with strict observation to HACCP operational systems.
o Strict observation of standardised recipes to ensure allergen and nutritional guidelines are followed
o Follows at all times food wastage standards ensuring this is kept to the minimum
o Daily completion of of daily audit records including food safety (HACCP) and cleaning
o To be familiar with the security of the department and its contents.
o Report equipment defects to ensure remedial action is taken
o Responds to requests for further/out of hours food requirements for patients and dining rooms
o Service of food, including 'back bar' to customers within dining areas
About us
Working at QEF is widely recognised as a positive and rewarding experience, built on a strong values-led culture and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The Trust combines a friendly, supportive environment with high standards of clinical and operational excellence, ensuring staff feel valued and part of a team.
Underpinned by the principles of Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect and Engagement, the organisation promotes a culture that is proud, passionate and professional, where staff are encouraged to develop, contribute and make a meaningful difference to patients and the wider community.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,705 a year Pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
297-QEF-8319805
Job locations
QE Gateshead, Old durham road, Gateshead NE9 6SX
Old Durham road
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualified Chef with the associated skills to produce to a high standard all patient and staff menu items (including modified diets) as well as ad hoc function menus (E)
Demonstrates good and safe kitchen equipment use including knife handling skills (E)
Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); Safe Working; COSHH; Detailed Food Safety and Handling; Patient and Customer Care (E)
Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service (E)
Good Food Allergens knowledge to ensure customer safety (E)
Good Food Nutritional knowledge to ensure customer safety (E)
Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships (D)
Personal organisation and time management (D)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualified Chef with the associated skills to produce to a high standard all patient and staff menu items (including modified diets) as well as ad hoc function menus (E)
Demonstrates good and safe kitchen equipment use including knife handling skills (E)
Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); Safe Working; COSHH; Detailed Food Safety and Handling; Patient and Customer Care (E)
Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service (E)
Good Food Allergens knowledge to ensure customer safety (E)
Good Food Nutritional knowledge to ensure customer safety (E)
Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships (D)
Personal organisation and time management (D)
Person Specification
experiance
Essential
- catering qualifications
experiance
Essential
- catering qualifications
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
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
QE Facilities
Address
QE Gateshead, Old durham road, Gateshead NE9 6SX
Old Durham road
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
QE Facilities
Address
QE Gateshead, Old durham road, Gateshead NE9 6SX
Old Durham road
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Production Chef
jason riddell
07970030263
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,705 a year Pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
297-QEF-8319805
Job locations
QE Gateshead, Old durham road, Gateshead NE9 6SX
Old Durham road
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
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