Job requirements
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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Effective communication skills.
- Skills
Able to demonstrate dexterity.
- Skills
Able to take instruction and delegation.
- Skills
Ability to prepare and cook traditional homemade meals.
- Skills
Able to complete tasks on time.
- Skills
Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Skills
Able to train a team in the safe use of equipment.
- Skills
Positive attitude.
- Skills
Demonstrate customer service skills.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of food safety and safety principles including all elements of departmental HACCP requirements.
- Experience
Previous experience leading a catering team.
- Education & Qualifications
City and Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ level 2
- Education & Qualifications
Level 2 Food safety approved certificates in basic food hygiene and food safety or working towards
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.
- Education & Qualifications
Good standard of secondary education.
Job overview
Assistant Head Chef - Band 3
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and talented chef supervisor to produce traditional, home-made food in a large production kitchen. The kitchen produces meals for patients and staff.
We as a team have received a number of national and regional awards over the last 2 years including winners of the NHS England NHS Chef of the year 2022, Public Sector Catering Hospital Catering Award 2022.
The vast majority of our food is produced freshly in house using our state of the art facilities including Rational and MKN cooking equipment.
We are constantly delivering new and innovative menu ideas and themed events for our patients and staff and are an advocate of the Love British Food fortnight event showcasing the best of British produce. Applicants will have previous experience of working in a busy kitchen, must be motivated and committed to providing a high quality service and be an outgoing, hardworking, enthusiastic individual that is able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
In return we will look to invest in you as a person and for the right applicant look to offer you a career path within our operation.
Main duties of the job
Understanding statutory requirements on food hygiene, allergens, storage and temperature control and an excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation are essential.
The ability to lead a team cook to the highest standards and to be a role model are prerequisites for this position.
If you have a passion for great food and service we want to hear from you.
Basic numeracy and literacy skills are also required. Hours of work will be 37.50 per week working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis Monday to Sunday between the hours of 6.00am and 8.00pm and will also include Bank Holidays.
The shift pattern offers a great work life balance compared to restaurant and hotel positions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Assistant Head Chef with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Chef role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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