Cook - Warrington - North West England, Cheshire, Warrington, Spire Healthcare

Chef / Cook

Spire Cheshire Hospital, Warrington
Permanent | Part-time | 22.5 hours per week | £13.31 per hour plus excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Chef or Cook looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day?

Spire Cheshire Hospital in Warrington is looking for a Chef / Cook to join our friendly and experienced hospitality team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a hospital environment where high-quality food, excellent service, and patient care go hand in hand.

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality private healthcare and are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). From consultations and diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare, our teams are committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient.

Working Hours

This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week.

Shifts are scheduled between:

5:30am to 2:00pm
11:00am to 7:00pm
Monday to Friday
Alternate weekends included

Contract Type

Permanent

About the Role

As a Chef / Cook, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of high-quality food and beverages across the hospital.

You will help prepare and present meals for patients, staff, consultants, and visitors, ensuring all food is delivered to a high standard and in line with hygiene, safety, and nutritional requirements.

You will also support the wider catering team and deputise in the absence of the Senior Chef when required.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to the required standard
Supporting the delivery of food and beverages for patients, staff, consultants, and visitors
Assisting with service in the staff restaurant and ensuring food counters are well stocked
Preparing food and beverages for special functions and hospital events
Supporting patients with individual dietary needs or preferences
Ensuring all HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety guidelines are followed and recorded
Checking deliveries and ensuring accurate records are maintained
Carrying out cleaning duties in line with kitchen schedules
Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy working conditions at all times
Supporting colleagues and building positive working relationships across the team
Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and professional appearance

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing great food and delivering excellent service.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working in a kitchen environment
Experience cooking for larger numbers of people
Previous experience in a restaurant-style kitchen, hospital, ward, or visitor-facing catering environment
Good communication skills
A positive and professional approach to customer service
The ability to build rapport with patients, visitors, colleagues, and consultants
A calm and organised approach when working under pressure
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis
A willingness to take ownership of your own training and development

Basic food hygiene and / or catering certificates would be desirable, but they are not essential.

Benefits

We offer our colleagues a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for You' reward platform with discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Free onsite parking, saving an average of £50 per month
A strong commitment to employee wellbeing, work-life balance, ongoing development, support, and reward

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 is their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date

If we receive a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.