Hospital Kitchen Supervisor - High-Volume Meal Prep & Safety

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a hospital kitchen chef to prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for patients, staff and visitors on a hospital site, with shifts aligned to set mealtimes. The role centres on running a kitchen section, ensuring meals meet quality, quantity and temperature standards and are produced efficiently.

You will bring at least two years of catering experience and a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, work as part of a team to meet dietary needs, and follow health

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• Basic food hygiene certificate at Level 2 minimum.
• Minimum two years in the catering industry.

Responsibilities

• Run a kitchen section on shift so food is ready for set meal times, managing own time under the Kitchen Manager's oversight.
• Work as part of a team to ensure meals meet the required quality, quantity and temperature for service.
• Know patient dietary needs and the menus available for patients with food allergies and restrictions.
• Use kitchen supplies economically and operate all kitchen equipment safely.
• Understand and follow the Trust's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Take precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors and staff under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Complete health and safety training to support safe working practice, including its management where appropriate.

Skills

Catering experience

Reliable

Organised

Food safety

Work under pressure

Time management

Education

NVQ 1-2

Level 2 food hygiene

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a hospital kitchen chef to prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for patients, staff and visitors on a hospital site, with shifts aligned to set mealtimes. The role centres on running a kitchen section, ensuring meals meet quality, quantity and temperature standards and are produced efficiently.

You will bring at least two years of catering experience and a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, work as part of a team to meet dietary needs, and follow health