Lead Chef Supervisor – NHS Hospital Kitchen

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, cost provisions and ensure high standards of food hygiene. The role requires supervising staff rosters, training catering staff and delivering a cost-effective service across shifts.

The post offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 37.5-hour pattern, salary £25,760–£27,476 per year (pro rata where applicable), and a range of NHS benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and costing of menus and ordering of catering provisions and food.
• Prepares and cooks food, including special, ethnic diets.
• Ensures food and hygiene standards are met.
• To supervise and manage the kitchen team and complete staff rosters ensuring the correct skill mix to provide a cost-effective service.
• Provides technical advice, guidance and training to catering staff.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, cost provisions and ensure high standards of food hygiene. The role requires supervising staff rosters, training catering staff and delivering a cost-effective service across shifts.

The post offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 37.5-hour pattern, salary £25,760–£27,476 per year (pro rata where applicable), and a range of NHS benefits.