Catering Lead & Menu Development Chef

Friendsofkerhonkson; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 23 days

Training and development

Job summary

Hull City Council seeks a Cook to lead and develop the Council's Catering Department, with strong craft skills, menu creation and nutritional data in line with Caroline Walker Trust standards for adults.

You will train staff, drive improvements, and manage day-to-day catering operations, including ordering, cash handling, and compliance with HACCP and health and safety regulations. This is a full-time, permanent role offering career development and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering service and menu development.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Natasha’s Law requirements.
• Ability to train and supervise a team.
• Ability to research and develop new dishes and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop the service in line with government guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment per current legislation.
• Produce and develop menus with high-quality service.
• Lead and support a customer-focused workforce.
• Order goods, supplies and services from nominated suppliers.
• Develop and train staff through induction, achievement and development interviews.
• Organise regular staff/manager/customer meetings.
• Promote department aims to internal and external partnerships.
• Collaborate with Catering Manager to improve the service.
• Reconcile and control on-site cash/income processes and procedures.
• Manage computerised pre-payment till systems and kitchen tools.

Skills

Menu creation

Leadership

HACCP compliance

Training & development

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Cypad Manager

Till systems

Job description

Hull City Council seeks a Cook to lead and develop the Council's Catering Department, with strong craft skills, menu creation and nutritional data in line with Caroline Walker Trust standards for adults.

You will train staff, drive improvements, and manage day-to-day catering operations, including ordering, cash handling, and compliance with HACCP and health and safety regulations. This is a full-time, permanent role offering career development and a supportive team.