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Chef – Part Time (20 Hours per Week)
Location
Winfield Hospital (Gloucester, UK)
Summary
Winfield Hospital, a leading private hospital on the outskirts of Gloucester, is seeking an experienced Chef to join its dedicated Catering team. The hospital boasts:
- Three fully-equipped laminar flow theatres
- Six-bedded recovery area
- JAG-accredited endoscopy unit
- Twelve outpatient consulting rooms, along with physiotherapy, pharmacy, audiology, radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and mammography facilities
This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food across the hospital, ensuring a consistently superior service to patients, staff, consultants, and visitors.
Opening Hours: 07:00–17:30 (Monday to Sunday)
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals across Winfield Hospital’s facilities.
- Work across a 7-day shift pattern, ensuring a 7-day service (3 days per week).
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety (essential).
- Use initiative to adapt to fluctuating demand and organisational needs.
- Collaborate within a supportive team committed to patient care.
Essential Knowledge:
- Proven experience as a Chef (industry or catering environment).
- Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification (essential).
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations.
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Desirable Knowledge:
- Experience or familiarity with the IDDSI Framework (for patient-specific dietary needs).
What You’ll Bring
✅ Experience as a Chef (commercial or hospital kitchen preferred). ✅ Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification (mandatory). ✅ Empathy and professionalism – caring for patients, staff, and visitors. ✅ Flexible, problem-solving approach. ✅ Excellent communication – ability to operate within a team. ✅ Princes Trust vacances or military/caring background – welcome, but not essential.
Why Join Ramsay Health Care UK?
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
- Private Medical Cover (extendable to dependants).
- Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance.
- Life Assurance (3x base salary, Death in Service).
- Company Pension (5% employer match after qualifying period).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Work–Life Balance
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell extra days).
- Flexible shift patterns, where possible.
- Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
- Paid Volunteer Leave.
Career Development & Recognition
- Access to Ramsay Academy for training & professional growth.
- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate achievements.
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Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
- Employee benefits platform (shopping, travel, wellness discounts).
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Subsidised staff restaurant (where available).
- Free on-site parking (where applicable).
About Winfield Hospital & Ramsay Health Care UK
Our Vision
Winfield Hospital is a private sector partner of the NHS, offering specialist medical, operational, and endoscopy units. Its work is supported by Ramsay Health Care UK, a global healthcare provider now serving 8 million patients annually across 11 countries.
Our Culture
- "The Ramsay Way" – prioritising patient-centred care and employee teamwork.
- ‘Speak Up for Safety’ culture encourages open communication.
- Time to Care – prioritising quality service over bureaucracy.
- Extensive DBS checks – security and patient safety are paramount.
- Equal opportunity employer and UK levy payer.
Our Values
- Diverse workforces, inclusive environments, and safeguarding practices (training provided).
- Support for service communities, including veteran-friendly policies.
- You matter here – this is more than a job, it’s a purpose.
Apply now and be part of a team that truly cares.
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