Head Chef

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent catering company as a Head Chef in Hereford. Embrace the opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and develop innovative menus, contributing to a vibrant community environment focused on hospitality and excellence. This full-time role encourages creativity while ensuring high standards in food preparation.

Benefits

Discounts at retailers and gyms

Free meals on duty

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a team to provide meal services.
• Prepare and serve meals using fresh ingredients.
• Adhere to hygiene standards and control food waste.

Skills

Interest in food

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal English skills

Written English skills

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 16.64
Hours: 35 per week

A co-educational specialist residential college of further education based in Hereford. Catering for around 100 students and staff, it offers breakfast, lunch, and supper. The operation runs Monday to Sunday with a focus on hospitality. Benefits include free parking and discounted gym membership for on-site facilities.

We are seeking a talented Head Chef to join our team at our prestigious location in Hereford.

If you are a current Head Chef or Sous Chef experienced with fresh ingredients and working in a fast-paced environment, please apply today.

You will enjoy working with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus. Creativity and skill showcasing are encouraged.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate well in a team, providing breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services.
• Prepare food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following brand standards.
• Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
• Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety policies, and allergen control procedures.
• Be a great team player.

Required skills:

• A genuine interest in food and excellent customer service.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Passion and innovation for great food.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Good verbal English skills.
• Good written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative chef to advance their career. Work with fresh ingredients, develop innovative menus, and take on leadership responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

If you're ready for the next step, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteer leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Established apprenticeship program
• Team and social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression opportunities within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, passion, and style. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be part of the process. We comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Post in a school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all criminal records must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and work environments.