Head Chef

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking a Catering Operations - Chef (Grade N2) for a 6-month temporary contract in the United Kingdom. The role runs a 40-hour week, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with rota across 5 days in 7 and a 1-hour unpaid break. Location is site-based with shift coverage to meet daily services.

You will oversee high-volume food preparation, uphold strict food safety standards, and support stock control while delivering consistent, quality meals for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in culinary studies.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality dishes per set menus and guidelines.
• Assist in managing kitchen operations during the 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM shift.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Support stock rotation, portion control, and waste minimisation.
• Collaborate with catering team to deliver excellent service to clients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Allergen awareness

High-volume cooking

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Culinary

Job description

Job Title: Catering Operations - Chef (Grade N2)

Location: [Insert Location / Site Name]

Contract Duration: 6 Months Temporary Contract

Start Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 |

Shift: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and dedicated

Chef (Grade N2) to join our fast-paced Catering Operations team on a 6-month temporary basis starting asap.

In this role, you will support high-volume food preparation and catering service, ensuring high standards of culinary quality, food safety, and hygiene across all daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality dishes in line with set menus and nutritional guidelines.

Assist in managing kitchen operations during the 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM shift, ensuring timely meal delivery for daily services.

Maintain strict standards of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene (HACCP), and health and safety regulations.

Support stock rotation, portion control, and waste minimization procedures.

Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver exceptional service to clients, staff, and visitors.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Shift Times: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Includes 1-hour unpaid break per shift)

Schedule: Rotational pattern across the week (including weekend cover where required)

About You

Experience: Proven experience working in a commercial kitchen, high-volume catering, or hospitality environment.

Qualifications: Relevant Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) and an up-to-date

Skills: Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene protocols, allergen awareness, and high-volume meal preparation.

Attributes: Excellent team player, reliable, calm under pressure, and organized with strong time-management skills.