Bank Chef

Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank

Are you passionate about

delivering excellent customer service and making a difference to patients'

experiences? Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank as a Chef and

play a vital role in supporting patient care across one of the UK's leading NHS

trusts.

As a Chef, you'll have the

flexibility to choose shifts that suit you while working as part of a dedicated

team committed to work

in conjunction with the ward and kitchen to provide a high quality, helpful and

courteous service to patients and staff to include the preparation of food,

cooked to order using fresh ingredients, service and presentation of breakfast,

lunch, dinner and hospitality.

Whilst promoting their core values: Kind. Expert. Collaborative. Aspirational, making this a

rewarding role where you can have a real impact every day.

Ensure

all work undertaken is in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies

and procedures.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

Prepare and serve

meals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Follow recipes,

food safety, and hygiene standards.

Support menu

planning and special dietary requirements.

Supervise food

production and stock rotation.

Maintain clean,

safe, and organised kitchen areas.

Ensure equipment is

used safely and reported when faulty.

Deliver meals on

time and to the required standard.

Monitor food

quality, temperatures, and cleaning records.

Assist with stock

deliveries and storage.

Record food wastage

and check food expiry dates.

Support the

day-to-day running of the catering service.

Train and support

new team members.

Handle customer

feedback and resolve issues professionally.

Build positive

working relationships across the Trust.

Comply with Trust

policies, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Participate in

training, meetings, and personal development activities.

About us

Why Join the Bank?

Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle

Choose the shifts that work for you

Competitive hourly rates

Gain valuable experience within a leading NHS Trust

Work as part of a supportive and friendly team

Make a meaningful contribution to patient care and recovery

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.08 an hour

Hourly rate includes WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9290-26-1154

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and

customers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments

where applicable.

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and

customers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments

where applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
• NVQ level 3
• Knowledge for special dietary requirements
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

• Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Yes / No
• Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
• Yes / No
• Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential

• Proven catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

• Working within healthcare
• Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
• Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
• NVQ level 3
• Knowledge for special dietary requirements
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

• Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Yes / No
• Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
• Yes / No
• Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential

• Proven catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

• Working within healthcare
• Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
• Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and

customers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments

where applicable.

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
• NVQ level 3
• Knowledge for special dietary requirements
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

• Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Yes / No
• Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
• Yes / No
• Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential

• Proven catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

• Working within healthcare
• Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
• Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995