Hospital Kitchen Supervisor & Chef (30h, Flexible)

Dorset HealthCare; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract - no late nights

Generous holiday allowance increasing

NHS pension

Uniform provided

On-site free parking

Healthcare discount scheme

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare operates the Yeatman Hospital, seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Chef to lead the catering facility. You will oversee a team, plan menus, manage orders and budgets, and ensure rigorous food safety and allergen compliance for patients, staff, and visitors. Flexible hours and a supportive work environment are offered.

The role emphasizes leadership, culinary excellence, and attention to detail within a NHS-affiliated healthcare setting in Dorset.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a small catering team in a hospital setting.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small catering team.
• Recruit, manage and train catering staff.
• Plan menus, orders, deliveries and monitor budgets.
• Ensure food safety, H&S and allergen compliance, conduct audits; flexible hours.
• Demonstrate strong kitchen operation knowledge and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety

Allergens

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Dorset HealthCare operates the Yeatman Hospital, seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Chef to lead the catering facility. You will oversee a team, plan menus, manage orders and budgets, and ensure rigorous food safety and allergen compliance for patients, staff, and visitors. Flexible hours and a supportive work environment are offered.

The role emphasizes leadership, culinary excellence, and attention to detail within a NHS-affiliated healthcare setting in Dorset.