Chef – Bank

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Oxted
Job Description:

Overview

In this Bank Chef role you support delivering hotel/restaurant standard meals within a healthcare setting, using fresh seasonal ingredients. You work closely with the Head Chef to shape nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to residents, while maintaining a person-centred hospitality approach. The position offers work-life balance and long-term growth within a reputed, expanding provider. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality dining experiences in a supportive team culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • Work life balance
  • Free learning and development
  • Discounts on holiday, retail and leisure
  • Opportunity to showcase talent at Hospitality Awards
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head Chef in the absence of the Head Chef
  • Use fresh produce to prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes
  • Assist in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to residents
  • Create a warm, welcoming kitchen environment
  • Work within budget and manage stock control
  • Perform regular audits and uphold HACCP standards
  • Lead and motivate the kitchen team when needed

Key requirements

  • Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing
  • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
  • Experience in leading and inspiring a team
  • Good understanding of nutrition
  • Experience with fresh seasonal food
  • Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
  • Good understanding of HACCP
  • warm and engaging demeanor
  • residents-focused mindset
  • team leadership and motivation
  • HACCP
  • nutrition knowledge
  • seasonal food preparation

Posted: September 16th, 2026