Retail Catering Chef (Epsom)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Retail Catering Chef (Epsom) The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The chef role has overall responsibility for smooth operation of food production, presentation and service while maximising customers and patients appeal and exceeding Trusts, patients and customers' expectations in the restaurant and food outlets at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role is expected to ensure that all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to in the day-to-day operation of food service to all customers and patients and to ensure that a high quality, food safety and cost-effective service are achieved at all times. *** Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change*** Main duties of the job To plan and write menus for theme days, special offers to provide adequate information to all customers and patients. Overall responsibility for ensuring that food and beverages are nutritious and appetising and the food must meet the hospital catering retail standards in conjunction with standard recipes via internal catering software, Saffron, which will enable you to edit the allergen information if a product is substituted used in the original recipe. You are required to attend the Food Safety and Food Allergen Management Training to be compliant with the Food Safety and Natasha' Law in food preparation environment. To ensure food is correctly and safely prepared and stored, at the correct legal temperatures, in line with the HACCP regulations and to ensure compliance with all Food Safety requirements with corrective use of the COSHH procedures in a food preparation environment. Ensure food is prepared and stored correctly to minimise waste. To understand and adhere to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation service and clean up. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.66 to £16.54 an hour per hour including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-8230610-FM-SC Job locations Epsom Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Knowledgeable about allergens and cultural needs including for example gluten free, low fat, halal, vegetarian, vegan diet Demonstrate strong financial acumen through correct menu planning and costing to deliver Trust finance expectations Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills, strong negotiation skills to su