Chef Lead: Campus Catering Innovator & Mentor

Yeovil College; Nuthurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College seeks a dedicated Chef Lead to steer the college's new commercial catering operation within our flagship campus transformation. You will lead the production kitchen, design seasonal menus and deliver outstanding food for students, staff, visitors and events.

You will mentor learners in a live hospitality environment, uphold food safety standards and drive innovation as the operation grows. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a professional or commercial kitchen.
• Level 2 (or above) Professional Cookery/Catering qualification and a Food Safety Certificate.
• Passion for hospitality, teaching and developing future culinary professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the production kitchen and deliver high-quality seasonal menus.
• Deliver exceptional food for students, staff, visitors and events including conferences.
• Mentor learners in a live commercial environment and support their development.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, customer service, food safety and kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring learners

Hospitality passion

Education

Professional Cookery/Catering qualification (A Level 2 or above)

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Yeovil College seeks a dedicated Chef Lead to steer the college's new commercial catering operation within our flagship campus transformation. You will lead the production kitchen, design seasonal menus and deliver outstanding food for students, staff, visitors and events.

You will mentor learners in a live hospitality environment, uphold food safety standards and drive innovation as the operation grows. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and career progression.