Hospital Retail Catering Chef: Menu, Costing & Safety

The Methodist Church in Britain; Epsom, Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Retail Catering Chef to plan menus, cost meals, and manage day-to-day food production and service across hospital outlets. The role focuses on nutritious, safe, and cost-effective catering for patients and visitors, following standard recipes and allergen controls.

The post requires Level 3 Food Safety or progression towards it, and strong English and Maths skills. Experience with food safety practices and cost control is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English and Maths.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Level 3 Food Safety or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Plan and write menus for theme days and special offers with clear information for customers and patients.
• Ensure food and drink are nutritious, appetising and meet hospital catering retail standards using standard recipes.
• Maintain allergen information in Saffron catering software and update it when products are substituted.
• Oversee day-to-day food production, presentation and service to meet customer and patient expectations.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed so that service is high quality, food safe and cost-effective.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored safely at the correct legal temperatures in line with HACCP.
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements, including COSHH in food preparation.
• Minimise waste through correct preparation and storage of food.
• Attend Food Safety and Food Allergen Management training to comply with Natasha's Law.
• Apply food handling, safety and sanitation standards during preparation, service and clean-up.
• Plan menus and costing to deliver Trust finance expectations.

Skills

Allergen awareness

Menu costing

Stock control

Communication

Time management

Work under pressure

Timekeeping

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Retail Catering Chef to plan menus, cost meals, and manage day-to-day food production and service across hospital outlets. The role focuses on nutritious, safe, and cost-effective catering for patients and visitors, following standard recipes and allergen controls.

The post requires Level 3 Food Safety or progression towards it, and strong English and Maths skills. Experience with food safety practices and cost control is essential.