Senior Head Chef
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-25-0518 |
Summary
To supervise, lead and manage the general preparation and production of all food in all departments. To co-ordinate the day-to-day planning and organisation of the kitchen. Ensure security of Trust assets including foodstuffs and reporting any thefts or losses. To lead and manage the cooking of food to ensure it is completed as per standard recipes following daily menus and production lists using a variety of traditional cooking methods. To maintain Quality Assurance Programmes and food safety controls ensuring appropriate records are kept with action initiated where necessary. To assess and maintain control of allergens throughout the production process and ensure allergen records are complete and updated in line with any production changes. To liaise and co-operate with specialist contractor, e.g. Contract cleaners and pest control. Assist with the revision and compilation of staff menus and menus for patients in accordance with the Better Hospital Food policy. To ensure all compliance documentation is available and completed in line with expected standards and following up any discrepancies as appropriate.