Head Chef & Kitchen Manager — Evenings Free, 5-Day Week

Advinia; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution (optional)

Job summary

Advinia is seeking a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the catering team at Braemount Care Home in Scotland. The role offers 5:30pm finishes, a five-day week, and a low-stress environment with regular events for Residents and Staff.

You will manage menus, ensure nutrition and safety compliance, oversee stock and equipment, and contribute to a positive work-life balance with good social interaction outside the kitchen.

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 (essential)
• Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Management/Supervisory Qualification
• Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinating day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.
• Ensuring the catering service meets nutritional and dietary needs of service users.
• Providing meals to Residents, Staff and Visitors in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Leading in menu planning within budgetary restraints.
• Overseeing maintenance and servicing of catering equipment and environment with Maintenance Manager.
• Managing stock and equipment in production areas.

Skills

Staff management

Menu planning

Budgeting/Costing

Stock control

Health & safety awareness

Education

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)

Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)

Management/Supervisory Qualification

Job description

Advinia is seeking a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the catering team at Braemount Care Home in Scotland. The role offers 5:30pm finishes, a five-day week, and a low-stress environment with regular events for Residents and Staff.

You will manage menus, ensure nutrition and safety compliance, oversee stock and equipment, and contribute to a positive work-life balance with good social interaction outside the kitchen.