Catering Head Chef

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Head Chef to manage their busy corporate canteen in Bradford. The role involves creating diverse menus, overseeing kitchen operations, and leading a team of chefs, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong passion for culinary excellence and team leadership, with ample opportunities for professional development and discounts upon joining.

Benefits

15% discount in store

Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

Career progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

‘MyPerks’ giving discounts with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a chef in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of varied cuisines and dietary requirements.
• Experience managing a team in a corporate catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop diverse daily menus that include healthy options.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of kitchen staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to work in our Catering department, which is part of the in-house Facilities team at our Head Office in Bradford.

Were seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our Head Office canteen operation to work with a high performing team of 30 + people, and lead a team of 5 chefs and kitchen porter. This role offers the perfect balance of hands on catering and operational management, as you'll be responsible for creating delicious, varied menus that cater to a diverse workforce while managing the day-to-day running of a busy corporate kitchen. Our 600 seat canteen which serves a building of 1400/1700 colleagues daily across multiple counters delivers outstanding fresh food daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop diverse daily menus that include healthy options, international cuisine, and cater to various dietary requirements
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Manage stock and food ordering
• Control food costs while maintaining quality standards
• Lead, train, and develop a team of kitchen staff
• Deputising Catering Manager in their absence
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Collaborate with the Facilities and HR teams for special events and catering
• Monitor food quality and consistency
• Implement sustainable practices in food sourcing and waste management

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a chef in a high-volume environment
• Previous experience managing a team in a corporate catering environment
• Strong knowledge of varied cuisines and dietary requirements
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work within budget constraints without compromising quality
• Food hygiene certification and thorough understanding of food safety regulations
• Creative approach to menu planning and presentation
• Passion for driving sales and minimising waste
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service times
• Experience with stock management and cost control

About us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
  
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
  
• Career progression and development opportunities
  
• Generous holiday entitlement
  
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
  
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
  
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
  
• Free parking onsite
  
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!
At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive and make a difference.