Head Chef - 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

Head Chef - £20.00 per hour - Manchester

£20.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | 09:00-17:00 |

The Best Connection is recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a healthcare catering operation based on Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef looking to step into a senior kitchen role with consistent daytime hours.

The Role

As Head Chef, your duties will include:

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a 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


• Basic DBS required

What's On Offer

£20.00 per hour

09:00-17:00

40 hours per week

Ardwick M13

6-month assignment

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.