Are you a passionate and skilled chef looking for a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to patient care and wellbeing?
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Chef to join our Catering Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large-scale healthcare catering environment, preparing high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, nutrition and customer service.
As a Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering attractive, nutritious and appetising meals that meet a wide range of dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements. Your commitment to quality and excellence will help ensure a positive dining experience for everyone who uses our services
There are 2 posts available with the following hours: -
Post 1 - 37.5 hrs to be worked 06:00 - 14:00 and 10.30 - 18:30 over various days as part of 4 week rota
Post 2 - 30 hours to be worked 06:00 - 14:00 and 10.30 - 18:30 over various days as part of 4 week rota
Prepare and cook a variety of meals to a high standard, including special diets and allergen-controlled meals
Follow recipes, production methods and NHS catering standards to ensure consistency and quality
Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP procedures and allergen management requirements
Monitor food quality, temperatures and production records, maintaining accurate documentation.
Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
Support and supervise catering assistants and contribute to staff induction and training.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health and safety at all times.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
