Nutrition Chef / Cafe ManagerVANRATH are delighted to be recruiting a Nutrition Chef / Cafe Manager for a growing health and wellbeing organisation in Bangor, Co. Down. Our client is looking for a creative, qualified chef who wants to go beyond traditional catering and make a real difference to people’s health through great food.
You will lead the kitchen, combining culinary skill with nutrition knowledge to deliver balanced, appealing menus that support health, fitness and performance.
Location: Bangor, Co. DownSalary: up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)Reporting to: Operations Director
About the RoleKey Responsibilities
Culinary & Food Service
- Plan, prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals
- Develop seasonal menus in line with healthy eating principles and dietary guidelines
- Make sure meals are balanced, appealing and cost-effective
- Manage purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety, in line with food safety regulations and HACCP procedures
Nutrition & Wellbeing
- Design menus that support health, fitness, weight management and wellbeing goals
- Cater for a range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergen-sensitive and performance-focused diets
- Offer nutritional guidance and healthy eating advice where appropriate
- Keep up to date with nutrition research and wellbeing trends
Engagement & Operations
- Support wellbeing events, workshops and educational sessions, and work with fitness and wellbeing colleagues
- Gather feedback and keep improving the food offering
- Manage the kitchen budget and food costs, and reduce waste through good planning
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, and support the recruitment of new team members
What You Will NeedEssential
- Professional chef qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience in menu planning and food preparation
- Strong understanding of nutrition and healthy eating principles
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A genuine passion for health, fitness, wellbeing and customer service
Desirable
- Qualification in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field
- Experience in a fitness, leisure, healthcare, hospitality or wellbeing environment
- Knowledge of sports nutrition and performance-focused meal planning
- HACCP training
- Experience delivering wellbeing programmes or workshops
BenefitsCompetitive salaryCompany pensionGym membershipDiscounted or free foodEmployee and store discountsFree on-site parkingProfessional development and trainingOpportunity to shape health and nutrition initiativesCareer progression within a growing organisation
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Skills:chef cafe manager nutrition chef menu development food hygiene sports nutrition bangor
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