Job overview
We are delighted to offer this Chef/Supervisor role at our newly built state of the art Hospital in the North of Manchester the role will be to carry out food production duties throughout the facilities managed services in the provision of high-quality, cost-effective service to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the department and The Trust.
Assisting the head chef, food production supervisor and the catering manager and other teams as directed and required.
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
1. To Cook food in the manner laid down, using the ingredients specified, following recipes, production methods and achieving the required standards.
2. The portioning of food according to procedures.
3. The completion of production documentation as required.
4. To report all deficiencies in food production, quality, and temperature audit to your immediate supervisor
5. To ensure food is stored correctly when not being handled.
6. Ensure all food is correctly labelled and stored to avoid cross contamination.
7. To ensure HACCP is always adhered to with all food items.
8. Ensuring the requirements of the Trust catering policy are met and
maintained and ensuring all dietetic requirements are met.
9. To assist in the control and monitoring of food waste
10. Primary duties will consist of general production work in all sections of the kitchen.
11. Develop a close working relationship with managers, supervisors, ward managers and service managers.
12. 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.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
13. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
14. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
15. Excellent pension
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Salary sacrifice car scheme
18. Wellbeing programme
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
19. City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, NVQ 2 Food Preparation or equivalent demonstratable experience.
20. Level 2 in Food Safety.
21. HACCP
Desirable criteria
22. Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety
23. HACCP advanced
24. Allergen Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
25. Previous chef experience in large scale food production
26. Staff Management
27. Stock taking procedures
Desirable criteria
28. Chef catering background/ Experienced career in catering.
29. Record of accomplishment of previous line management responsibility
30. Using electronic stock system
31. Using an EMO system for patient orders
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job application. The assessment of an application is made on its entirety and most times AI-generated content does not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job one applies for thus producing inaccurate and misleading information, especially in the supporting statement section of an application that can lack real life examples of one’s achievements, success and challenges.
We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.