Job summary
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.
About us
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.
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Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-SR3723-A
Job locations
Sussex Premier Health
Conquest hospital
St Leonards on sea
TN37 7RE
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Sussex Premier Health
Conquest hospital
St Leonards on sea
TN37 7RE
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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