Chef Jobs in Essex
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Job Title: Temporary Chef Healthcare Facilities
Location: Across Colchester Basildon Southend-on-Sea Clacton Grays Rayleigh Romford Ilford
Contract Type: Temporary (Flexible shifts)
Reports to: Catering Manager / Service Lead
About the Role:
Youll be stepping into healthcare kitchens where your culinary skills have a direct impact on patient wellbeing and recovery. As a Temporary Chef youll deliver high-quality meals while respecting clinical dietary requirements and infection control policiesensuring patients staff and visitors are well-nourished and cared for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals to meet a variety of dietary needs: soft diets diabetic-friendly halal low salt/fat vegetarian allergen-free etc.
- Adhere to NHS/clinical facility food safety protocols including temperature logging COSHH and HACCP standards.
- Maintain immaculate kitchen hygiene aligned with infection prevention measures.
- Communicate with ward staff or nutrition leads to tailor menus to specific patient needs.
- Manage stock levels rotate supplies and ensure minimal waste.
- Adjust quickly to different settings while maintaining consistency and professionalism.
- Support any themed days events or special dietary requests.
- Proven experience as a chef in hospitals private healthcare or clinical catering services.
- Thorough understanding of dietary management in clinical settings.
- Minimum Food Hygiene Level 2 (Level 3 preferred).
- Allergen Awareness and knowledge of special diets.
- Excellent adaptability communication and kitchen organisation skills.
- Commitment to dignity in care and safeguarding principles.
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Reliable transport or ability to travel to client sites.
Why Join Medicare People
- Shape patient experiences through nutritious and well-presented meals.
- Enjoy flexible working opportunities in reputable healthcare facilities.
- Weekly pay and supportive assignment management.
- Be part of a trusted team upholding Care Accountability and Respect.
About Medicare People
Medicare People is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to connecting passionate healthcare professionals with exciting opportunities across the UK. We offer a supportive work environment competitive pay rates and the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives.
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Employment Type
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