Job summary
To provide a professional catering service, managing the production of food within the food services department.
To ensure that set standards, procedures and processes to produce high-quality food are adhered to and comply with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation.
To supervise and support members of your team when the Catering manager or food production supervisor is not on site
Liaising with members of the food services department management team to provide a comprehensive customer journey for service users.
This position is 30 hours a week, working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00, 4 days over 7 days, including weekends. Enhancements will be received for working unsociable shifts. The role will be based at the North View Hospital. However, you will be required to commute and support other units.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
* To Cook food in the manner laid down, using the ingredients specified, following recipes, production methods and achieving the required standards.
* The portioning of food according to procedures.
* The completion of production documentation as required.
* To report all deficiencies in food production, quality, and temperature audit to your immediate supervisor
* To ensure food is stored correctly when not being handled.
* Ensure all food is correctly labelled and stored to avoid cross contamination.
* To ensure HACCP is always adhered to with all food items.
* Ensuring the requirements of the Trust catering policy are met andmaintained and ensuring all dietetic requirements are met.
* To assist in the control and monitoring of food waste
* Primary duties will consist of general production work in all sections of thekitchen.
* Develop a close working relationship with managers, supervisors, ward managers and service managers.
* Will need to assist in the preparation, cooking, and dispatch of all types of meals to the highest possible standard with special dietary needs and/or with food allergies.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted: 18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7735716-A
Job locations
North View Hospital
Delauneys Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Job description
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education Essential
* City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, NVQ 2 Food Preparation or equivalent demonstratable experience.
* Level 2 in Food Safety.
* HACCP
Education Desirable
* Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety
* HACCP advanced
* Allergen Level 3
Experience Essential
* Previous chef experience in large scale food production
* Staff Management
* Stock taking procedures
Experience Desirable
* Chef catering background/ Experienced career in catering.
* Record of accomplishment of previous line management responsibility
* Using electronic stock system
* Using an EMO system for patient orders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North View Hospital
Delauneys Road
Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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