Job Summary:
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual seeking a career pathway within our Estates and Facilities team Catering Department, is that you?
Are you tech savvy and willing to share your knowledge with our team?
Do you:
- want to work for an ambitious friendly NHS team?
- strive in an environment that offers variety?
- like working to goals and targets?
Are you looking for full-time work?
If you answered yes, we are looking for great individuals to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone, including personal development, career progression, and many employee benefits, including enhanced rates, an NHS pension scheme, a blue light card with great discounts and benefits, and much more!
Still interested? Check out the job description and submit your application form you could well be shortlisted.
Salary: NHS AFC: Band 3:
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28th June 2026
Shortlisting Date: 29th June 2026
Interview Date: 30th June 2026
Ensuring the efficient use of resources in the production of hygienic, safe, high-quality meals produced in a safe and hygienic manner for patients and staff while providing technical leadership to the kitchen brigade.
Supervise and direct the work of the kitchen brigade to ensure all meals are produced in a safe and timely manner to the required standards, meeting all food hygiene regulations.
- Prepare and monitor daily production planning schedules and team briefs to meet all requirements and maximize efficient use of resources.
- Plan and prepare daily restaurant menus which reflect the flair and skills of the brigade while meeting customer choice requirements.
- Plan and develop Service User menus, including for themed days and special diets and special requests etc
- Plan and develop service user menus, including for themed days, special diets, special requests, etc.
- Monitor the service of meals in the restaurant for quality, presentation, temperature and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain storage facilities, stock, waste levels, and records for all goods and foodstuffs, ensuring temperature controls and rotation to meet all food hygiene requirements.
- Establish and monitor systems for the receipt of goods to ensure quality, quantity, and temperature.
- Inspect and monitor the food service environment and equipment for defects, faults, and cleanliness and remedy as required to meet health and safety and food hygiene regulations.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
