Chef Supervisor

Chef‑Supervisor – 37.5 hrs per week

DSFS are looking to recruit the right person into the position of Chef‑Supervisor who will join our team on a full‑time basis, working within the Café at the Royal, located at the main entrance at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Shifts are 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 7 am – 3 pm.

Our team is the focal point for patients, visitors and staff in the Hospital. We are looking for an experienced Chef who will thrive in this role, creating the right environment for our staff and visitors alike.

• NEST pension – you can choose to pay 5 % or 8 % and DSFS will match whichever you choose.
• Enhancement pay of 40 % for hours worked after 8 pm and before 6 am (Mon–Fri) and for hours worked on weekends and bank holidays, if applicable to your role and contract.

• Oversee kitchen operations, prepare high‑quality meals, and manage kitchen staff to ensure an exceptional dining experience.
• Create and develop menus using seasonal ingredients, ensuring dishes are cost‑effective and nutritious.
• Work as part of a team; issue instructions calmly and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety Guidelines.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company 100 % owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering.

DSFS is proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship; any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered.

Date posted: 17 December 2025
Salary: £24,658 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 166‑DSFS‑7668965
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Top Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

See the attached Job description and Person Specification documents for full details.

• Qualifications & Training: Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake), Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including Maths and English), Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate, Good knowledge of Food Safety/Kitchen Hygiene and HACCP, Sound catering experience.
• Experience: Experience in a similar position with variable demand during service times, Able to work on own initiative, Able to make decisions around menus and ingredients.
• Skills and Knowledge (Essential): Good communicator, able to converse easily;
  Excellent customer care skills;
  Professional approach, aware of diversity of customers’ dietary requirements;
  Work well under pressure;
  Ability to manage, motivate and lead a team;
  Advanced knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.
• Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of issues and guidance within an NHS environment, Menu planning and allergen awareness, Experience with in a commercial environment such as retail or catering operation.
• Personal Attributes: Team worker;
  Good interpersonal skills;
  Focused and calm under pressure.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Top Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
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