Head Chef

St Benedict's School; Acton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee Remission

Pension Scheme

Gym Facilities

Free Lunch

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free Fitness Classes

Job summary

St Benedict's School in Acton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our Catering team and oversee the kitchen for around 750 pupils and staff.

Term-time only (35 weeks) with 37.5 hours per week (7:00am–3:00pm) plus occasional evenings. Salary range £39,000–£42,000 depending on experience. This role offers the chance to develop menus and drive the quality of home-cooked meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef and ability to lead a catering team within an education setting.
• Deliver high-quality, fresh meals with attention to presentation.
• Excellent communication and management skills to coordinate staff and menus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations for 750 pupils and staff.
• Develop and manage menus and meal delivery to students and staff.
• Ensure provision of high-quality, home-cooked meals and oversee food safety.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Job description

Required ASAP

Term-time Only (35 weeks), Permanent Position

37.5 hours per week (7:00am – 3:00pm) plus occasional evenings

Salary Range: £39,000 - £42,000 (£49,951 - £53,793 FTE) depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to work with our friendly Catering team and manage the kitchen to ensure the provision of the highest quality food for students, staff and internal hospitality events. Reporting to the Catering Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the preparation and delivery of fresh, home-cooked meals for approximately 750 pupils and staff, and will have the freedom and opportunity to develop the food and menus.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional presentation, communication, and management skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for food and outstanding customer service.

Benefits include

• Fee Remission
• Pension Scheme
• Gym Facilities
• Free Lunch
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Fitness Classes

Interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.