Please note this vacancy is only open to current UoG Commercial Ltd and University of Glasgow employees.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the supervising the cold production unit which will prepare, fresh salads, filled baguettes, rolls, various desserts, as well as an agreed food to go range for delivered catering and all our retail units. This will consist of organising and processing the internal orders, organising the team’s day to day preparation, and ordering all food.

Making sure all food produced is of a high standard across a range.

To support the UGCL Chef Manager and head chef UGCL with the delivery of a market leading customer experience, achieving food cost targets, focus on great execution of the food offer whilst following set recipe specifications and costings.

To remain abreast of current and forthcoming food trends and dietary requirements.

All of this is underpinned by a passion for food quality and presentation. This is a great opportunity to join a new team with ongoing development opportunities. If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, apply now to take your career to the next level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain a high standard of food preparation and presentation of food and incorporate new ideas or technology as it becomes available.

2. Be progressive and forward thinking, have up-to-date knowledge, awareness and interest in current and future food to go and industry trends, be at the cusp of creative food innovation.

3. Manage the control of food items ensuring compliance with company policies is always achieved. This will include supporting and owning monthly unit stocktakes.

4. Demonstrate competence and compliance with all the processes and operating procedures required within their day-to-day job.

5. Ensure food standards and costs are consistently achieved and maintained, ensuring all recipes are followed.

6. Assure the end-to-end ordering process, support the UGCL Chef Manager and head chef UGCL in ensuring that relevant food safety compliance and administrative requirements including Natashia’s Law are met.

7. Ensure food safety compliance is the highest priority by meeting all legislative and policy requirements.

8. Build and maintain an expert knowledge of food preparation and presentation whilst maintaining a flexible skill set ensuring ability to support other catering outlets.

9. Not worried about getting their hands dirty, helping others, have positive vibes, and don’t be afraid to encourage laughter and fun amongst the team.

10. Good communication skills as you will be required to liaise with stakeholders,

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential :

A1 Food Safety Level 3

A2 City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or HNC/HND equivalent.

A3 Allergen awareness Level 3 including Natasha’s Law & Nutritional compliance.

A4 Good working knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety Awareness.

Skills

Essential:

C1 An ability to demonstrate the competencies to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role elsewhere.

C2 Excellent time management skills.

C3 Ability to work well under pressure.

C4 Basic computer skills and experience.

C5 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

C6 Adaptable and Flexible approach to work.

C7 Strong organisational and customer service skills.

C8 Team player who is committed and enthusiastic.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Chef experience in a food production or food service environment, or similar experience in a customer facing environment.

E2 Experience of planning menus and ordering food in a large-scale environment, and working unsupervised, and guiding a team.

E3 Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

Terms & Conditions

For a well-known Glasgow brand.

Salary will be £14.00 - £15.00 per hour depending on experience.

This role is full time with a working pattern of 37.5 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday. Flexibility may be required by mutual agreement and there may be some weekend and public holiday working.

Closing date: 8 April 2026

UoG Commercial Ltd is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the University of Glasgow and provides catering services as part of the new extended campus at the University.

As our employees are integrally involved in generating and sharing in the business' success, including a share of the profits. We want our customers and partners to feel equally valued and appreciated because they are both important to our success. We recognise that the way we conduct ourselves reflects not just on the company, but the University of Glasgow and so our values are at the heart of the way in which we behave. Put simply we ask our employees to:

Be friendly and positive

Treat everyone with respect

Take pride in everything they do

What we can offer you

*           Subsidised meals on duty

*           Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development

*           Brilliant culture, where we have fun and work hard

*           Great work life balance

*           Access to UoG benefit scheme

*           Discounted sport membership at UoG Sport

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!