3,187 Culinary Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and execute a cohesive culinary strategy aligned with brand objectives.
• Create and oversee seasonal menus, specials, and signature dishes, focusing on innovation and market trends.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, food costing, and waste reduction.
• Lead, train, and mentor culinary teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Implement and enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on new menu launches and promotional activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure efficient kitchen staffing and scheduling.
• Conduct regular quality checks and provide feedback to kitchen staff.
• Monitor culinary trends and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.

• Conceptualizing, developing, and refining creative and high-quality menus for diverse catering events.
• Managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Leading, training, and motivating kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence.
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Managing inventory, stock control, and cost-effective purchasing of ingredients.
• Collaborating with event planners and clients to understand specific culinary requirements.
• Maintaining consistent quality and presentation across all dishes.
• Troubleshooting kitchen operational challenges and implementing solutions.
• Monitoring food costs and implementing strategies to optimize profitability.
• Staying updated on culinary trends, techniques, and dietary requirements.

• Develop innovative and appealing menus, catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
• Oversee all aspects of culinary production, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff through virtual platforms and remote guidance.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to create exceptional dining experiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and implement new culinary techniques and concepts.
• Maintain a positive and productive work environment, fostering creativity and teamwork.
• Contribute to overall business strategy with a focus on culinary excellence.

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and expertise in menu planning and development.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP).
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control food costs effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a remote team effectively.
• Proficiency in culinary software and online collaboration tools.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

REF-(Apply online only)

Are you an engaged and dedicate individual with a passion for hospitality and delivering a great service? We are currently looking for a Food Service Assistant ('FSA') to join our friendly team on a full time and permanent basis to assist with food preparation and service in our Caf/canteen.

As a Food Service Assistant you will be helping to prepare and serve a range of hot and cold snacks, and drinks during breakfast and lunchtime service.

This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the commercial kitchen environment, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning or build on some experience to develop over time. The ideal candidate will have a drive and passion to progress their career in hospitality, and we certainly welcome those development opportunities for our team!

Duties:

• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Take instruction from the Chef Manager & Chef de Partie, and support the team with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages.
• Set out the dining area.
• Clear away and wash up.
• Handle food storage and food preparation using commercial kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintain the highest kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided.
• Carry out till/cashier and front of house duties, whilst delivering great customer service and ensuring smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles.
• Other food industry qualifications and/or experience would be an advantage.
• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language and maths is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions and use a till/POS system.

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent.
Monday to Friday (generally between the hours of 7am - 2:42pm - with half an hour break)
Location: Dagenham (LondonEast-UK).
13.85 per hour

About Us:

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Group Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays
• Family Friendly Policies helping you make work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. The position is to start as soon as possible.

REF-(Apply online only)

Food Service Dietitian

Location: London, SW10 9NH

Hours of work: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Food Services Dietitian to join our team and help shape the future of food services within healthcare.

This newly created role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred catering services across healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will be operationally accountable to the LGT Key Account Director and professionally accountable to the ISS Head of Patient Catering, ensuring clear leadership and structured professional support.

Job Description

This role offers the chance to work closely with our established Patient Catering and Dietetic teams, contributing your expertise to improve nutritional care and enhance patient outcomes.

As part of this collaborative environment, you will attend regular meetings with the wider ISS Patient Catering and Dietetic team, sharing best practice and driving forward innovation within healthcare catering.

You will also receive ongoing support from our experienced Southern and Northern Healthcare Dietitians, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed and grow within this important role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated dietitian seeking to develop their career in a dynamic and impactful area of healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietetic and catering teams to deliver safe, nutritious meals for all patients
• Develop and implement tailored menus, including special diets and allergen management
• Support training for catering and ward staff in line with ISS dietetic policies
• Contribute to nutrition initiatives, patient engagement activities, and themed events
• Maintain accurate records, support audits, and drive service improvements
• Attend team meetings and report on key actions, updates, and issues
• Maintain CPD and support professional development in line with HCPC standards

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• HCPC registered with experience in a clinical environment
• Strong passion for food and understanding of food service standards
• Confident challenging views and engaging with stakeholders
• Skilled in menu planning, dietary coding, and nutritional analysis (incl. Saffron)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with teaching and presentation skills
• Strong project management, task prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing