Job Description
Duties and responsibilities;
To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables.
Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants.
Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards.
To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry.
To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.
Who we're looking for
Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience
NVQ level 2 or higher preferred
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Hold relevant certificates or be willing to undertake specialist training in specific areas
Knowledge & Experience in similar establishment
Professional self-starter able to work unaided
Highly organised and capable of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weekly
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2026.
MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget.
To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You (rewardgateway.co.uk)
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables.
Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants.
Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards.
To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry.
To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.
Who we're looking for
Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience
NVQ level 2 or higher preferred
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Hold relevant certificates or be willing to undertake specialist training in specific areas
Knowledge & Experience in similar establishment
Professional self-starter able to work unaided
Highly organised and capable of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weekly
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2026.
MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget.
To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You (rewardgateway.co.uk)
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Bank Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
