Chef Jobs in Oxford

Overview Job Title: Temporary Chef – Healthcare Facilities Location: Oxford 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 satisfied. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, preparing and serving a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks and refreshments. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards, and contributing to a positive and respectful team environment. This is a temporary position, with flexible shifts, and you will be reporting to the Catering Manager / Service Lead. If you are a motivated and experienced chef, with a passion for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks and refreshments • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards • Respect clinical dietary requirements and infection control policies • Contribute to a positive and respectful team environment • Work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends • Report to the Catering Manager / Service Lead Requirements: • 2+ years of experience as a chef in a healthcare setting • Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards • Ability to respect clinical dietary requirements and infection control policies • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to maintain a positive and respectful team environment Benefits: • Competitive hourly rate • Opportunities for professional development and growth • Collaborative and supportive work environment • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance • Access to training and development programs • Opportunities for advancement and career progression