Head Chef

Off To Work; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading young person's leisure resort as a Head Chef, where you'll manage a busy kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals for students and staff. This role requires strong leadership, allergen awareness, and a passion for food. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Free meals while on shift

DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head Chef in a high-volume catering kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of allergens, special diets, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for large numbers of students and staff.
• Ensure meals meet dietary, religious, and medical requirements.
• Collaborate with the catering team for smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Safety

Allergen Awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

Head Chef
Ramsholt
£34096.11
Young Person's leisure resort

We have an amazing opportunity to join a young person's leisure resort as a Head chef. You will have experience of running a very busy kitchen and catering for large numbers of students and staff. As a Head Chef you will have extensive management experience and enjoy getting the best out of your team as well providing excellent quality food for the visitors and staff. You will have extensive experience making sure the kitchen is safe of allergens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, balanced meals for large numbers of students and staff
• Ensure all meals meet dietary, religious, and medical requirements, including allergen awareness.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume catering environment while maintaining quality.
• Build and develop the team
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations to the highest standards.
• Assist with menu planning, incorporating variety and special dietary needs.
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure smooth service and a positive dining experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following all health and safety procedures.
• Oversee kitchen audits

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a head Chef in a high-volume catering kitchen
• Strong knowledge of allergens, special diets, and food safety regulations.
• A passion for food and creating meals that cater to diverse needs.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher preferred).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience running and developing a team

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Free meals while on shift.
• DBS