Job overview

We are delighted to share the position of Development Head Chef role at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. It brings with it an opportunity to join our successful and passionate catering team, who provide a professional catering service, managing the production of freshly produced meals within the Catering Services department at 7 Hospitals (across Greater Manchester). Menu creation will a key deliverable of the position with an outlook of Food is Medicine. The role will also be involved in overseeing the Retail offering within 2 busy retail outlets.

You will ensure that set standards, procedures, and processes to produce high-quality food are adhered to and comply with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation. 

As Development Head Chef you will also play a pivotal role in developing our in-house service teams to help” Grow our Own” in both skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

• Must be a creative chef with exacting standards who can lead their team by example and inspire their team to achieve new levels of satisfaction through food development.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production.
• Ensure that quality control measures and food safety systems are always achieved.
•  You will have strong leadership qualities and detailed knowledge of health & safety.
•  Experienced in creating fresh food menus and aware of new Trends affecting the industry and marketplace.
•  Ensure that all food is presented and served in line with Trust standards using innovative methods, presentation, and food service.
• To participate and provider input in the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedure in accordance with the Food Safety within the Trust’s Catering Policy, to create and maintain correct use of records, upholding legislation.
•  Ensuring that quality control measures and food safety systems are maintained at all times.
• Be prepared to Take full accountability for the day-today running of the kitchen service.
• Actively participate in the ongoing management and development of menus.
• Attend patient engagement group/ feedback meetings across the Trust
• Maintain and monitor production controls which may impact on financial position of the department.
• Work closely with Catering Management within the department

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.