Head Chef – Daytime Healthcare Kitchen (DBS Required)

The Best Connection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Head Chef for a healthcare catering operation in Manchester, offering 40 hours per week at £20.00 per hour. The role is a senior kitchen position based on Oxford Road, M13 9WL, with daytime hours (09:00–17:00) and a 6-month assignment.

We are seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen, cook to a high standard, and maintain hygiene standards while supporting daily kitchen duties in a busy catering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef, Senior Chef or experienced Chef.
• Strong kitchen and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Reliable and confident working in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the kitchen operation.
• Preparing and cooking meals to a high standard.
• Ensuring food quality and presentation standards are maintained.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Supporting the organisation of daily kitchen duties.
• Ensuring dietary requirements and kitchen procedures are followed.
• Helping maintain a professional and efficient working environment.

Skills

Head Chef

Senior Chef

Organisational skills

Food hygiene

Reliability

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting a Head Chef for a healthcare catering operation in Manchester, offering 40 hours per week at £20.00 per hour. The role is a senior kitchen position based on Oxford Road, M13 9WL, with daytime hours (09:00–17:00) and a 6-month assignment.

We are seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen, cook to a high standard, and maintain hygiene standards while supporting daily kitchen duties in a busy catering environment.