Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Chef Supervisor

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA097-25-PS-A

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or relevant experience
  • Level 4 Advanced Food Safety
  • Level 3 Allergen
  • Level 4 Certificate in Management
  • Level 3 Food hygiene

Desirable

  • Level 4 Food Hygiene

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Working Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point H.A.C.C.P. Procedures
  • Understanding of cleaning and monitoring systems
  • Proven experience as a Supervisor/Head Chef in similar large scale organisation
  • Experience of planning, organising and controlling of resources across an acute hospital patient feeding function

Desirable

  • Financial Awareness and Business Acumen

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to lead by example
  • Recognise food trends
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or relevant experience
  • Level 4 Advanced Food Safety
  • Level 3 Allergen
  • Level 4 Certificate in Management
  • Level 3 Food hygiene

Desirable

  • Level 4 Food Hygiene

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Working Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point H.A.C.C.P. Procedures
  • Understanding of cleaning and monitoring systems
  • Proven experience as a Supervisor/Head Chef in similar large scale organisation
  • Experience of planning, organising and controlling of resources across an acute hospital patient feeding function

Desirable

  • Financial Awareness and Business Acumen

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to lead by example
  • Recognise food trends

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).

Additional information

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

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Services Manager

Tracey Leech

tracey.leech@nca.nhs.uk

01616278766

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA097-25-PS-A

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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