Hospital Kitchen Lead - Patient-Centric Catering Supervisor

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Oldham is seeking a Chef Supervisor to manage the direction and supervision of retail and kitchen staff. The role involves ensuring high-quality catering for patients and staff while adhering to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a large-scale kitchen environment. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Supervisor/Head Chef in similar large scale organisation.
• Understanding of cleaning and monitoring systems.
• Financial Awareness and Business Acumen.
• Experience of planning, organising and controlling of resources across an acute hospital patient feeding function.

Responsibilities

• Organisation and running of all aspects of the Kitchen.
• To play a key role in the development of patient, staff and hospitality menus.
• Ensure the quality and quantity of goods checked in, and relevant documentation is correct.
• Ensure the quality and appearance of all food served to patients, staff and hospitality is of the highest standard.
• Liaise with catering, ward staff and other departments to ensure efficient running of services.

Skills

Ability to lead by example

Recognise food trends

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or relevant experience

Level 4 Advanced Food Safety

Level 3 Allergen

Level 4 Certificate in Management

Level 3 Food hygiene

Level 4 Food Hygiene

Job description

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Oldham is seeking a Chef Supervisor to manage the direction and supervision of retail and kitchen staff. The role involves ensuring high-quality catering for patients and staff while adhering to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a large-scale kitchen environment. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.