Bank Chef de Partie
The closing date is 12 April 2026
Job summary
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef (7061/2 or equivalent) to join our vibrant Catering Team on a Bank only basis. Working within our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant, you'll help deliver delicious, nutritious meals that support recovery, well being, and the daily experience of more than750 patients, staff, and visitors.
As a Bank Chef, you will play a key part in our catering service by:
- Preparing a wide range of high-quality, nutritious meals
- Supporting and supervising kitchen team members
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
- Staying calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Contributing to both patient meal services and our dynamic staff/visitor restaurant
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- A recognised Chef qualification (7061/2 or equivalent)
- Experience working in a busy kitchen or catering operation
- Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
- A commitment to delivering exceptional food and service
- A positive, adaptable, and proactive approach
By joining our Bank team, you will:
- Become part of a friendly, supportive, and expanding hospital catering service
- Work in a varied and rewarding environment where your skills make a real difference
- Enjoy flexible shifts that fit around your commitments
- Have access to development opportunities within a professional, growing team
Main duties of the job
If you're passionate about culinary excellence and want to use your skills to help support our hospital community, we'd love to hear from you!
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£16 an hour per hour (Includes 12.07% WTD)
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
326-7876447-RH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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