Executive Chef

Stir; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the school catering sector is looking for an Executive Chef who excels in crafting nutritionally exciting menus while ensuring high standards of food and service. This role offers a healthy work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours, 37.5 hours per week, and no late nights. You will lead by example, supporting your team in creating outstanding dining experiences and maintaining safety standards in the kitchen.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working - no weekends!

More time to spend with friends and family

A dedicated L&D team for skill development

Training courses available for everyone

Qualifications

• Preferably experienced in an education setting with fresh ingredients.
• Motivated and creative, able to use own initiative.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a unique menu using fresh ingredients.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety compliance.
• Support team for an excellent dining experience.

Skills

Creativity

Self-motivation

Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients

Basic computer skills

Education

Food Hygiene level 2 & 3

Job description

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As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of a nutritionally exciting and unique menu using our fresh and sustainable ingredients for the students and staff. You will focus on delivering the highest quality of food and service, along with having the creative flair, originality and the ability to make a stir within the school catering industry.

Package

Firstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day!

• Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
• 37.5 hours working with no late nights
• 40 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
• Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note that it may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.

Main Responsibilities

• Bringing our exciting menus to life, using our recipes designed with maximum nutrition in mind
• Support the team in ensuring a fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards
• Ensuring the highest standards of Food Hygiene, Allergen and Health and Safety compliance
• The production of hospitality as per client requests
• Providing outstanding support and guidance to the team and demonstrating a positive role model
• Building positive relationships with clients and customers

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service for our customers, along with the following:

• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients, preferably within an education setting
• You have Food Hygiene level 2 & 3 (further training will be available)
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen
• Basic computer skills, with experience in using different systems
• Self-motivation, creativity and the ability to use your own initiative