Job Description

To further enhance our patients, experience and to bolster making them and their families feel as comfortable as possible, we have a new opening for a Catering Manager / Head Chef to join and lead our friendly and close-knit catering team based at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet Responsible for the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital. Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus. This role would need the applicant to work 37.5 hours a week, it has no set days but we would offer a flexible working pattern over the 7 days of the week our kitchen is open Salary is competitive and based on experience To have a virtual tour of our hospital please watch the video below:
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you twill be responsible for managing all catering requirements within the hospital, through effective management of the Ward Kitchen and Caf catering staff. You will ensure set rotas are in place for the catering department and provide an efficient high quality dedicated food and beverage service.
Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide clear and consistent leadership to all staff in the catering department, maintaining a visible presence in line with the catering operational plan
• To lead in the recruitment and selection process of staff positions, sickness reviews, informal and formal disciplinary issues, poor performance and use of agency/bank staff
• Provide leadership to all levels of staff, ensuring that discipline is maintained and all staff have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential via development, training, and competency based assessments through Staff Development Reviews.
• Plan and organise workload and staff skill mix availability to accommodate all department throughput and provide adequate cover in order to provide an efficient service
• Ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum and staff are trained to effect good portion control
• ensure that all menus are developed to take into account special dietary requirements
• Work with the kitchen team to prepare meals
• Maintain an electronic catering accounts system
• Responsible for weekly banking of cash income

About us
We are looking for an individual who is friendly, polite and has a genuine nature, who enjoys leading and being part of a great team! Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate on the telephone
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to accurately record data
• Able to prioritise workload
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to use own initiative
• The ability to formulate clear objectives and expectations

Experience:

• Practical catering experience
• Management/supervision of staff
• Developing menus
• Special dietary requirements
• Stock management and ordering

Qualifications:

• Minimum NVQ III in a catering discipline or City and Guilds 204/205/206.
• Advanced hygiene certificate
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

What you can expect in return

• Increased days of annual leave with years of service.
• Being part of a friendly and supportive team
• Support with career opportunities if desired
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team or call 07970915238 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
32,000 a year 27000 - 32000 depending on Exp
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11315-1
Job locations
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ make a difference for every patient
To further enhance our patients, experience and to bolster making them and their families feel as comfortable as possible, we have a new opening for a Catering Manager / Head Chef to join and lead our friendly and close-knit catering team based at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet Responsible for the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital. Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus. This role would need the applicant to work 37.5 hours a week, it has no set days but we would offer a flexible working pattern over the 7 days of the week our kitchen is open Salary is competitive and based on experience To have a virtual tour of our hospital please watch the video below: Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ make a difference for every patient
To further enhance our patients, experience and to bolster making them and their families feel as comfortable as possible, we have a new opening for a Catering Manager / Head Chef to join and lead our friendly and close-knit catering team based at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet Responsible for the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital. Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus. This role would need the applicant to work 37.5 hours a week, it has no set days but we would offer a flexible working pattern over the 7 days of the week our kitchen is open Salary is competitive and based on experience To have a virtual tour of our hospital please watch the video below:
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