Chef Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,272.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25272.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-26-0283 |
Summary
The Chef Assistants job is demanding yet fulfilling, to get the most out of it you will need to be able to do the following: Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service Undertake all duties relating to food service, including:- preparing food service areas and equipment serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments clearing and tidying up after any catering operation Prepare simple food items using appropriate food preparation equipment, including: washing, cutting and weighing of ingredients cooking simple food and snacks storage of food item Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils Report any defective equipment or health and safety hazards to immediate supervisor Proactively support the continued development of the catering service Maintain and develop own competence