Head Chef & Kitchen Manager: Balanced Life & Creative Menus

Advinia Healthcare; Paisley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution (Optional)

Retail discounts and more

Job summary

Advinia Healthcare seeks a Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager to lead an established kitchen team, oversee large-scale meal production for residents, staff and visitors, and guide training to promote high standards. You’ll manage menus within budget, ensure nutritional compliance, and maintain a smooth operation with a strong emphasis on teamwork.

You will coordinate daily catering activities, plan menus, monitor stocks, and lead ongoing audits to uphold quality.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent
• Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Basic Food Preparation/Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene certification (essential)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Management/supervisory qualification
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service
• Ensure catering meets nutritional and dietary needs of residents, staff and visitors
• Provide menu planning and keep within budgetary restraints
• Report maintenance and servicing needs of equipment to Maintenance Manager
• Manage stock and equipment for production areas every four weeks
• Plan and manage staff rotas, agency and overtime cover within budgets
• Assist with monthly audits of catering provision and maintain standards
• Hold regular meetings with Head Chefs/Kitchen Managers and Hospitality Development Manager
• Contribute to menu creation and implement on site
• Support Chef of the Year competition activities

Skills

Catering experience

People management

Menu planning

Budgeting & cost control

Stock control

Staff rostering

Large-scale food production

Health & safety awareness

Education

Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC)

Health & Safety Certification

Food Hygiene Certification

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 Basic Food Preparation

Job description

Advinia Healthcare seeks a Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager to lead an established kitchen team, oversee large-scale meal production for residents, staff and visitors, and guide training to promote high standards. You’ll manage menus within budget, ensure nutritional compliance, and maintain a smooth operation with a strong emphasis on teamwork.

You will coordinate daily catering activities, plan menus, monitor stocks, and lead ongoing audits to uphold quality.