Healthcare Catering Chef: Flexible Hours & Patient Meals

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career progression in NHS

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced Chef to join our Catering Team. You will prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors, while upholding NHS food standards and high hygiene practices.

You will plan menus, order supplies, and ensure allergen considerations are met, delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced hospital environment. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Production.
• Awareness of dietetic and allergen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a high standard of food preparation.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals to patients, staff and visitors.
• Planning menus and ordering supplies.
• Ensuring NHS Food Standards are adhered to.
• Providing excellent customer service to patients, families and colleagues.
• Maintaining HACCP records and temperature logs.

Skills

Large-scale catering experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Food Production

L2 Food Hygiene Certificate

L2 HACCP Certification

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced Chef to join our Catering Team. You will prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors, while upholding NHS food standards and high hygiene practices.

You will plan menus, order supplies, and ensure allergen considerations are met, delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced hospital environment. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required.