Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our catering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive culinary expertise, and a proven track record in managing busy kitchen environments. As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring quality meals for our children. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and organisational skills within a dynamic hospitality setting.
Duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Be responsible, in consultation with the SBM, for budgeting, planning and provision of various menus, stock control and food buying.
- Developing and planning menus with consideration to cost and by adherence to the food policy.
- Buying food and other goods-placing order through the SBM, checking goods in and controlling stock issues
- Preparation and cooking of meals-includes the provision of special diet meals
- Providing varied packed lunches for school trips, sports days etc.
- Providing refreshments for Governors’ meetings on site by request
- Testing/development of new food products/systems
- Supervision of staff on a daily basis (including allocation of duties and work rotas)
- Maintaining required standards of cleanliness-for both premises and equipment
- Testing/development of new cleaning products and systems
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene
- Training of all new staff
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
- Well experienced in catering
- Previous experience managing or assisting with daily operations in kitchen environment
- Well experienced in leading a diverse team and training colleagues in basic kitchen skills
- Good knowledge of food preparation methods
- Strong baking knowledge
- Able to ensure children are encouraged to select a balanced meal
Pay: £36,423.00-£38,637.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
