Chef Jobs in Derbyshire

Overview

Job Title: Temporary Chef – Healthcare Facilities

Location:  Derbyshire

Contract Type: Temporary (Flexible shifts)
Reports to: Catering Manager / Service Lead

About the Role:

You’ll be stepping into healthcare kitchens where your culinary skills have a direct impact on patient wellbeing and recovery. As a Temporary Chef, you’ll deliver high-quality meals while respecting clinical dietary requirements and infection control policies—ensuring 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.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 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 people's lives.

 

Apply

To apply for this Chef Jobs in Derbyshire please email apply@medicarepeople.co or simply complete the application form below. Please ensure your attached your CV with your application.

Medicare People is a Medical Staffing Agency and employment agency (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting as such on behalf of our client. We are committed to finding the right candidate for this job.