Overview
Chef Supervisor role at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (County Hospital, Stafford). Join a catering team where your skills are valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your work–life balance is respected. We operate with the latest equipment in a modern kitchen environment, and we’re proud to serve menus that are on-trend and nutritionally balanced. This role is based at County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST163SA.
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UK Visas and Immigration guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply; however UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, and you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.
Are you a chef who cares about great food, modern cooking, and making a difference every day? At UHNM we’re not just feeding people — we’re nourishing recovery, supporting wellbeing, and driving food innovation within the NHS.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, and present a wide range of high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, meeting all dietary and nutritional requirements.
* Ensure all dishes are professionally garnished and presented to a high standard before service.
* Conduct pre-service briefings with restaurant and counter staff to communicate key allergen information, portion sizes, and service expectations.
* Develop and contribute to innovative, on-trend menus for retail and staff catering services.
* Ensure that all food is produced safely and hygienically in line with NHS food standards, HACCP regulations, and trust policies.
* Supervise and support Catering Assistants during food production and service periods, ensuring duties are completed to a high standard.
* Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and service areas.
* Monitor and support effective cleaning practices across the kitchen, ensuring daily and deep cleaning schedules are followed and logged.
* Take responsibility for the safe handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of stock, minimising waste and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation.
* Proactively bring fresh ideas to the team, contributing to seasonal menu planning and continuous service improvement.
* Provide guidance, leadership, and training to junior team members to support their development and ensure consistent service standards.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* High Volume Kitchen Experience
Desirable
* Previous Experience in Hospital Catering
Skills
Essential
* Fresh Food Preparation and Cooking Skills
Desirable
* Familiarity with Themed Food Days, Customer Engagement and Retail Catering
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 2 in Professional or Equivalent Catering Qualification
* Level 2 Food Safety / Allergen Training
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or Equivalent Higher-Level Qualification
* Level 3 or above Food Safety / Advanced Allergen Training Level 3
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS submission may be required.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications; however sponsorship is not provided for this role. For further information, refer to UK Visas and Immigration guidelines.
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