Head Chef

Off To Work; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading young person's leisure resort as a Head Chef, where you'll manage a busy kitchen catering for up to 650 covers. Your role includes preparing nutritious meals, ensuring food safety, and leading a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Free meals while on shift

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head chef in a high-volume catering kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of allergens, special diets, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for up to 650 students and staff.
• Ensure all meals meet dietary, religious, and medical requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Allergen Awareness

Food Safety

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

Head Chef
Dunkeld
£34096.11
Young Person's leisure resort
PVG Required

We have an amazing opportunity to join a young person's leisure resort as a head chef. You will have experience of running a very busy kitchen and catering for up to 650 covers. You will have extensive management experience and enjoy getting the best out of your team as well providing excellent quality food for the visitors and staff. You will have extensive experience making sure the kitchen is safe of allergens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, balanced meals for a up to 650 students and staff.
• Ensure all meals meet dietary, religious, and medical requirements, including allergen awareness.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume catering environment while maintaining quality.
• Build and develop the team
• Follow food hygiene and safety regulations to the highest standards.
• Assist with menu planning, incorporating variety and special dietary needs.
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure smooth service and a positive dining experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following all health and safety procedures.
• Oversee kitchen audits

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a head Chef in a high-volume catering kitchen
• Strong knowledge of allergens, special diets, and food safety regulations.
• A passion for food and creating meals that cater to diverse needs.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher preferred).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience running a team

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Free meals while on shift.
• PVG