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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Head Chef

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

Assistant Head Chef - Band 3 PREVIOUS APPLICATANT NEED NOT APPLY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and talented chef supervisor to produce traditional, home-made food in a large production kitchen. The kitchen produces meals for patients and staff.

We as a team have received a number of national and regional awards over the last 2 years including winners of the NHS England NHS Chef of the year 2022, Public Sector Catering Hospital Catering Award 2022.

The vast majority of our food is produced freshly in house using our state of the art facilities including Rational and MKN cooking equipment.

We are constantly delivering new and innovative menu ideas and themed events for our patients and staff and are an advocate of the Love British Food fortnight event showcasing the best of British produce.Applicants will have previous experience of working in a busy kitchen, must be motivated and committed to providing a high quality service and be an outgoing, hardworking, enthusiastic individual that is able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.

In return we will look to invest in you as a person and for the right applicant look to offer you a career path within our operation.

Main duties of the job

Understanding statutory requirements on food hygiene, allergens, storage and temperature control and an excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation are essential.

The ability to lead a team cook to the highest standards and to be a role model are prerequisites for this position.

If you have a passion for great food and service we want to hear from you.

Basic numeracy and literacy skills are also required.Hours of work will be 37.50 per week working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis Monday to Sunday between the hours of 6.00am and 8.00pm and will also include Bank Holidays.

The shift pattern offers a great work life balance compared to restaurant and hotel positions.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

362-ANC2ACHEF-10-26

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

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 description

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

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• City and Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ level 2
• Level 2 Food safety approved certificates in basic food hygiene and food safety or working towards

Desirable

• Good standard of secondary education.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience leading a catering team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of food safety and safety principles including all elements of departmental HACCP requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate dexterity.
• Able to take instruction and delegation.
• Ability to prepare and cook traditional homemade meals.
• Able to complete tasks on time.
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Able to train a team in the safe use of equipment.
• Positive attitude.
• Demonstrate customer service skills.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• City and Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ level 2
• Level 2 Food safety approved certificates in basic food hygiene and food safety or working towards

Desirable

• Good standard of secondary education.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience leading a catering team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of food safety and safety principles including all elements of departmental HACCP requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate dexterity.
• Able to take instruction and delegation.
• Ability to prepare and cook traditional homemade meals.
• Able to complete tasks on time.
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Able to train a team in the safe use of equipment.
• Positive attitude.
• Demonstrate customer service skills.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Catering Manager

Michelle Robinson

[email protected]

01614195554

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

362-ANC2ACHEF-10-26

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

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