Job overview

Join our vibrant and responsive Catering Team, dedicated to serving patients, staff, and visitors with high-quality meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Chef (7061/2 or equivalent) to contribute to the success of our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant. This is a full-time position with an opportunity to support and enhance meal preparation for:

• 750+ patients, staff, and visitors daily
• A dynamic restaurant environment.

The role includes:

• Assisting in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals.
• Supervising and mentoring team members.
• Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Chef with relevant certifications (7061/2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in busy kitchens or catering environments.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and growing team in an expanding hospital.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your skills make a meaningful difference.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a professional catering setting.

If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and excited about contributing to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.