Head Chef

Salary: Competitive up to £40,000 depending on experience plus enhanced rate for weekend working.
Closing date: 15th March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th March

Holy Cross Hospital is a registered Charity, owned by the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross. Our expertise is in the provision of neurorehabilitation for our patients. We presently have 42 in-patient beds and provide outpatient physiotherapy for the local community.

About the role:

• We are delighted to be recruiting for a Head Chef with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• We are a 42 Bedded hospital. We provide exceptional neurorehabilitation for our patients.
• Reporting to the Director of Operations, this is a key post putting nutritious, well presented food and impeccable service delivery front and centre to ensure our patients, staff and carers receive high quality and welcoming meals and beverages throughout the day.

About you:

We are looking for an energetic, self-directed and ambitious Chef with a background in restaurant standard food and a mastery of culinary techniques consistent with an exceptional dining experience.

You should be a confident leader who is well versed in managing a busy kitchen with a minimum of NVQ level 3 In Catering Services, a Level 3 in Food Hygiene, Supervisory Experience, good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety. In addition, you will understand texture modification (IDSSI) and Management of Allergens would be an advantage.

You will have a track record in supporting, enabling and developing the team, bringing a positive energy to the services within your area of responsibility.

In return we will offer a range of benefits including no unsociable hours and no split shifts to ensure work life balance. You will be required to work alternate weekends and some bank holidays

Benefits:

We offer an attractive package as follows:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Access to Blue Light scheme
• Access to a pension scheme
• Free staff car parking
• Subsided meals
• Uniforms provided
• Access to on-site gym facilities
• Discount on musculoskeletal physio provided by Holy Cross Physiotherapy Centre

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