Job Description

Job Title:

Chef Manager

Role Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (shifts will be allocated over a 7-day rota between 6.30am - 6.30pm, 365 days per year)

Salary: 30,000 per annum

Location:

East Cheshire Hospice Macclesfield

Closing Date:

Sunday 11th January 2026

Are you looking to make a difference where food becomes personal and meaningful?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Chef Manager in a place where food really matters, if yes, this might be the opportunity you didn't know you were looking for.

East Cheshire Hospice is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and dedicated Chef Manager. Someone who takes pride in creating fresh home cooked food, where every day is different, and your decisions directly impact the wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors.

Your duties will include:

Leading a small team of chefs and catering assistants, including planning rotas and training. Manage the catering budget within prearranged parameters, reporting to the Facilities Manager. Preparing and cooking meals for patients, visitors, and staff, taking into account dietary requirements and preferences. Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard, with a focus on both taste and nutrition. Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with regulations. Maintain accurate records, for example internal audit reports relating to patient satisfaction and procurement. To take responsibility for specific projects as required including the development of catering services to external stakeholders as required. Working collaboratively with clinical colleagues to adapt meals to meet patients needs. To continuously seek to maintain and improve own level of skills and undertake learning and development as appropriate.

About you:

Management experience within a Catering and/or clinical setting. Experience of leading and motivating a team. Knowledge of Health & Safety issues. Understanding of COSHH. Use own initiative communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to keep calm under pressure. A compassionate and caring attitude.

Benefits:

Welcoming and supportive working environment. 7 weeks holiday. Workplace pension scheme for non-NHS members. Free parking at the Hospice. Subsidised meals at the Hospice. Staff Benefits - including access to thousands of money saving offers via the NHS Blue Light Card

Outro:

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact the HR Team on 01625 664 994.

Diversity Statement:

We are passionate about creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that promotes and values diversity and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. However, we know that there is a lot to learn and do, and we are committed to doing so because it's the right thing to do for both our workforce and the people we care for. No person (staff, volunteer, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010 regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. We also believe in taking an intersectional look at equality and ensuring we support our staff, volunteers, patients and members of the public taking into account our role in equity and health inequalities. To support an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to share experiences and ideas, we have encouraged the creation of a variety of forums including our ECH Staff Forum, LGBTQ+ champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Pastoral Support for all.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person