Head Chef

Continu Plus; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinU Plus Academy in Kidderminster seeks a talented Head Chef to create, prepare and serve fresh, high‑quality meals for up to 150 people. You will manage ordering, stock takes and the kitchen's health and safety. You will develop healthy menus, forecast supplies and costs, supervise staff and ensure standards meet food hygiene and EHO requirements.

DBS check and references are mandatory. Term-time only, 35 hours per week (07:30–14:30).

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and managing staff.
• Ability to train other staff to cook to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food allergies and health & safety issues.
• DBS check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Order supplies and manage stock takes.
• Develop healthy menus and forecast costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Oversee food service to up to 150 people and liaise with EHO.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff management

Food safety

Allergen knowledge

Budgeting

Training staff

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

# Head ChefEmployer: Continu Plus AcademyLocation: Kidderminster, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Scale SO2 point 24-26Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577805Job Reference: chef* Share :* PrintPost Title: Head ChefSalary Grade: NJC Scale SO2 Point 24-26Pay Scale - £36,363 - £38,510 FTETTO Actual - £29,420Term time factor/hours per week: 35 hours per week 07:30 – 14:30 Term Time only including 6 TED’sClosing Date: 1st November 2026We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate and good-humoured Head Chef at the ContinU Plus Academy.About the roleThe role is to create, prepare and serve fresh, tasty and quality food for up to 150 people. The head chef will be responsible for ordering, stock takes and preparing food. The head chef will also be responsible for the management and health and safety of the kitchen.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Order supplies Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule Develop a quality and healthy menu Forecast supply needs and estimate costs Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff. Ensure production of quality and consistent food Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served Weigh in on patron complaints Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines Create recipes and prepare advanced items Assign tasks that are less complicated to lower kitchen staff Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations Oversee special catering events and where necessary offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance Manage the visit of a EHO Manage stock of foodIdeal Candidate:The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food allergies as well as planning their own menus; a good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety issues; hold a level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. Be a qualified passionate and good-humoured chef.Experience of working in the catering industry and managing staff. It is essential for candidates to be able to cook to a high standard and provide direction and on the job training to other staff. It will be essential for candidates to have previous budgetary experience and responsibility and the ability to train other staff to cook to a high standard.• Previous chef manager/supervisor experience and all of the above• Highly reliable• Good leader as well as team player• Willingness to be flexibleAppointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.