Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week (Will include weekend)
- Job ref
- 374-SR3723-C
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sussex Premier Health
- Town
- St Leonards on sea
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Chef
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Opportunity to support the onsite cooking within Sussex Premier Health kitchen providing meals to our patients and staff.
You will be working alongside the hotel services and hostess team to ensure our patients are catered during their stay at Sussex Premier Health.
Main duties of the job
· Preparation, cooking and service of food to patients, staff and consultants
· Maintenance of high standards of hygiene
· Observation of food hygiene/Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and policy
· Ensures that all documentation/forms in line with ISO 9002 are completed to work within ISO 9002 and Investors in People requirements
· Correct and economical use of materials and equipment at all times.
· Reports any faults or defects in equipment to Head Chef/Hotel Services Manager
· Cleaning of equipment in accordance with schedules
· Menu planning
· To co-ordinate and plan special theme days as and when required
· Service of meals to patients and visitors
· Assist and direct catering assistants as and when required.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good standard of general education
- Level 3 food hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of customer care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise tasks / own work load
- Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels in the hospital
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dave Verlander
- Job title
- Hotel Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01424 757434
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