QR code linking to this job posting Duty Chef in Bath inBath PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025

Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata  PERMANENT   SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Permanent Band 4 role (salary £27,485–£30,162 pro‑rata) with flexible working—ideal for women needing hours that fit childcare or family life.
Work at a top‑20 UK hospital with a compassionate, inclusive culture and strong staff wellbeing support, including an on‑site pool.
Clear training and development, support for Food Hygiene Level 3, dietetic collaboration and real leadership experience to progress your career.
Make a tangible difference managing production of c.2,500 nutritious, locally sourced meals daily—rewarding, hands‑on work for carers who care about food.
Bath BA1 location — easy commuting by car, close to amenities and a beautiful city to enjoy outside shifts, good for work–life balance.
Trust supports DBS checks and will consider Skilled Worker sponsorship—helpful if returning to work, relocating or changing careers.
As Duty Chef at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) in Bath BA1 you will lead large‑scale production catering, managing the day‑to‑day production and service of around 2,500 high‑quality meals daily. You’ll supervise and coach catering teams, liaise with ward staff and senior managers, and work closely with the catering dietitian to develop nutritious, seasonal and sustainable menus that meet the Trust’s Food and Drink Strategy. Practical delivery sits alongside quality assurance — ensuring food production conforms to the department’s ISO 9001 standards, national guidance and infection‑control requirements — while driving continuous improvement and resilient service planning across the kitchen.

This role suits experienced chefs with large‑scale catering and supervisory experience, good literacy and numeracy, practical knowledge of allergens and HACCP, and a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Level 3 desirable). The post is Band 4 (salary £27,485–£30,162 pa, pro rata), permanent and full‑time with flexible working, and is subject to a DBS check; skilled worker sponsorship may be considered. RUH offers a compassionate, inclusive workplace with strong learning and wellbeing programmes, wide staff benefits and career development opportunities — ideal for carers and women seeking a supportive leadership role in a trusted NHS environment. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com; please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Permanent Band 4 role (salary £27,485–£30,162 pro‑rata) with flexible working—ideal for women needing hours that fit childcare or family life.
Work at a top‑20 UK hospital with a compassionate, inclusive culture and strong staff wellbeing support, including an on‑site pool.
Clear training and development, support for Food Hygiene Level 3, dietetic collaboration and real leadership experience to progress your career.
Make a tangible difference managing production of c.2,500 nutritious, locally sourced meals daily—rewarding, hands‑on work for carers who care about food.
Bath BA1 location — easy commuting by car, close to amenities and a beautiful city to enjoy outside shifts, good for work–life balance.
Trust supports DBS checks and will consider Skilled Worker sponsorship—helpful if returning to work, relocating or changing careers.
 


in Bath
Locations are approximate.