Head Chef

First Military Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring safety standards, and managing a team of chefs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and experience catering for large groups. With a focus on training and development, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex dietary needs and catering for large numbers.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food storage, preparation, and serving procedures while ensuring hygiene standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in food safety and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Food Safety Procedures

HACCP System

Team Management

Communication Skills

Stock Management

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety and Allergen Management

Management Qualification (ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3)

GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2

Tools

Nutritics System

Sharepoint System

Job description

KM87 - Head Chef

Location: Winmarleigh, Preston

Salary: GBP33,000 - GBP34,000 Per Annum

Overview:
To support a high standard dining experience in a fast-paced environment, you will provide appetising, nutritious meals and excellent customer service, ensuring catering provision consistently meets our clients standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system.
• Champion and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, while monitoring due diligence records and providing guidance on corrective actions.
• Train Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures and the HACCP plan, providing ongoing supervision and coaching, and conducting risk assessments to address hazards.
• Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system, maintain a safe working environment, and communicate effectively with Front of House colleagues.
• Utilise the Management System to track and record training completion and monitor workplace performance, providing colleagues with regular 1:1 feedback and using coaching and mentoring to assist and encourage development and career progression.
• Manage colleague scheduling within the kitchen, ensuring alignment with contracted hours, customer needs, and business requirements.
• Apply effective communication techniques and delegation skills to manage teams in high-risk and pressurised environments, fostering a strong team ethos through
• leadership and team-building activities.
• Maintain precise food ordering to match volume requirements and minimise excess waste.
• Implement effective stock rotation practices.
• Record all kitchen and servery waste using the Sharepoint system, leveraging data for informed production planning.
• Communicate production plans to the chef team, promptly informing the Catering Manager and General Manager of any significant budget variances and adhering to
• approved supply chain protocols.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in managing complex dietary needs.
• Experience in catering for large numbers.
• Experience of working with strict procedures, paperwork & admin systems.
• Level 3 food safety and Allergen Management.
• Management Qualification e.g. ILM l3 Award/ILM NVQ Level 3 Management.
• Completed the PGL Leadership and Management Programme (If internal).
• GCSE Grade A-C English, Maths or Functional Skills L2, resulting in a proficient level of spoken and written English.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK Drivers licence.