Production Chef - Menu Innovation & Hygiene Lead

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Illogan Highway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support the Head Chef and ensure efficient preparation and product flow in Sustenation. You will supervise recipe assembly, maintain HACCP standards, and work with the Operations Manager to improve efficiency in daily operations while delivering safe, high-quality food services across the hospital sites.

Experience in catering within a large organisation, a strong commitment to hygiene, and willingness to undertake

Qualifications

• Catering experience within a large organisation.
• Creative skills for menu and product development.
• City & Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Catering & Hospitality or equivalent.
• Organisational and Supervisory Skills.
• Intermediate/Level 3 Food Safety Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to achieve the highest levels of hygiene.
• Be motivated and have a genuine passion for food and its quality.
• Willing to undertake training in line with job development and organisational standards.
• Professional manner, have a smart appearance, and a good communicator.
• Flexible attitude to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in effective preparation and product handling.
• Supervise the recipe assembly of ingredients, disposables and vegetable preparation.
• Ensure appropriate separation of goods as defined in the unit's HACCP procedure.
• Support the Operations Manager and Head Chef to increase efficiency and provide advice to users of the service.
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene and Health & Safety within the department.

Skills

Catering experience

Menu development

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Food safety hygiene

Flexibility

Motivation and passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Catering & Hospitality or equivalent

Intermediate/Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support the Head Chef and ensure efficient preparation and product flow in Sustenation. You will supervise recipe assembly, maintain HACCP standards, and work with the Operations Manager to improve efficiency in daily operations while delivering safe, high-quality food services across the hospital sites.

Experience in catering within a large organisation, a strong commitment to hygiene, and willingness to undertake