Catering Chef & Kitchen Lead - Build & Deliver Excellence

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days + 5 holidays pro‑

Relocation assistance where applicable

L&LAS Pension Scheme with employer

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking and cycle to work

LinkedIn Learning and library access

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

University of St Andrews is seeking a motivated chef to lead hands-on food production and to manage a professional catering service within our residential accommodation. The role requires experience in staff management, stock control, HACCP and Health & Safety, with a focus on food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.

You'll engage with customers and motivate teams to deliver excellence, drawing on diverse catering experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in HACCP and Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Relevant professional catering qualifications are desirable.
• Strong kitchen and chef skills with attention to detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hands-on food production and delivery of a professional catering service.
• Manage, develop and lead catering operations within residential accommodation.
• Manage staff, stock and ensure HACCP compliance and safety practices.

Skills

Staff management

Food production

Stock management

HACCP

Health and safety

Customer engagement

Job description

University of St Andrews is seeking a motivated chef to lead hands-on food production and to manage a professional catering service within our residential accommodation. The role requires experience in staff management, stock control, HACCP and Health & Safety, with a focus on food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.

You'll engage with customers and motivate teams to deliver excellence, drawing on diverse catering experience.