Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arise for a Chef Supervisor due join the Team at The Royal Oldham Hospital to be responsible for the direction and supervision of all Retail/Kitchen staff.

You will provide a high standard of catering for patients, staff, and visitors whilst ensuring Food safety and standards are kept at a high standard 

You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, service and distribution for all aspects of food production to patients, staff and visitors and any associated duties, ensuring the correct and economical use of materials and equipment.

You will be able to work without supervision at the stated place of work, but may be asked to work at any of the Trust’s Kitchens as required.

Main duties of the job

• Organisation and running of all aspects of the Kitchen.
• To play a key role in the development of patient staff and hospitality menus.
• Ensuring that all Allergen information is regularly check and updated as and whe needed.
• Ensure the quality and quantity of goods checked in, and relevant documentation is correct.
• Ensure any irregularities in stock deliveries are reported to the Supplier.
• Ensure the quality and appearance of all food served to patients, staff and hospitality is of the highest standard.
• Update and created standard recipes as and when needed, and ensure they are adhered to.
• Liaise with catering, ward staff and other departments to ensure efficient running of services and maintain good communications.
• Check and monitor that all HACCP paperwork is completed, and submitted to the manager on a weekly basis.
• Ensure all regulations are complied with throughout the department i.e. Food Hygiene, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Manual Handling and Fire Training.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.