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This is a fantastic opportunity to use your culinary skills in a rewarding healthcare environment, creating nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, visitors and colleagues.\nUnlike many hospitality roles, you'll benefit from structured shifts, a supportive team environment and an improved work-life balance with no late-night finishes\nAs Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering a first-class dining experience for our patients, staff and visitors. You'll prepare and present nutritious, high-quality meals whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.\nWorking closely with the Head Chef and wider hospitality team, you'll help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen and deputise when required.\nJoin Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and receive a £1,000 Joining Bonus (T&Cs apply). 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