Chef

Chef Permanent role - 21 Hours per week

Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust's patients, staff and visitors. Particular emphasis will be placed on food quality and adherence to standard recipesand methods. He/she should also understand the relative application of cooking procedure including cook chill/cook freeze, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas of presenting food.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

Main duties of the job

To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements.To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required.To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental HealthTo have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of food production and service systems.To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum. Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure.Maintains the Trust's premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair.To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance.Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services.Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust's food production service.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ANC2CHEF-09-26

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-U-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Chef Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ
• Basic Food Hygiene Award

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Award
• IOSH Managing Safely

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of effective stock control
• Proven track record of achieving targets
• Proven track record of working with dietitians and understanding of different diets required within a hospital environment

Desirable

• Proven track record of effectively supervising catering services and of achieving good standards.

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of food safety legislation/NHS Food Service Standards
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and customer care techniques
• Experience in planning and delivering training to staff
• Excellent Food Production Skills
• Good Industrial Relation Skills
• Good skills in using, interpreting and presenting reports
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Strong Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Skills in planning and undertaking risk assessments of complex activities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Chef Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ
• Basic Food Hygiene Award

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Award
• IOSH Managing Safely

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of effective stock control
• Proven track record of achieving targets
• Proven track record of working with dietitians and understanding of different diets required within a hospital environment

Desirable

• Proven track record of effectively supervising catering services and of achieving good standards.

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of food safety legislation/NHS Food Service Standards
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and customer care techniques
• Experience in planning and delivering training to staff
• Excellent Food Production Skills
• Good Industrial Relation Skills
• Good skills in using, interpreting and presenting reports
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Strong Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Skills in planning and undertaking risk assessments of complex activities

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-U-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-U-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Chef Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ
• Basic Food Hygiene Award

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Award
• IOSH Managing Safely

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of effective stock control
• Proven track record of achieving targets
• Proven track record of working with dietitians and understanding of different diets required within a hospital environment

Desirable

• Proven track record of effectively supervising catering services and of achieving good standards.

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of food safety legislation/NHS Food Service Standards
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and customer care techniques
• Experience in planning and delivering training to staff
• Excellent Food Production Skills
• Good Industrial Relation Skills
• Good skills in using, interpreting and presenting reports
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Strong Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Skills in planning and undertaking risk assessments of complex activities