Head Chef

TieTalent; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing activity center in England is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage a busy kitchen. Responsibilities include leading a catering team, ensuring effective food service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in high-volume kitchens and is qualified in food safety and allergen management. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary along with company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head/Sous Chef in high-volume catering.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring a team.
• Completed enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ensure cleanliness and temperature checks in the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to procedures.

Skills

High Volume Experience

Team Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Allergen Management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or NVQ equivalent

Management qualifications

Job description

Overview

Head Chef role at TieTalent.

Location and details: Melton, England, United Kingdom.

Salary: £34k Per Annum plus company benefits; £27k per annum live onsite option.

The Opportunity

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen at an activity centre for young children and adults.

The Role

• High Volume Experience Essential
• You will manage a catering team to ensure that the catering operations run smoothly and efficiently during breakfast, lunch and dinner times.
• You will manage a team of chefs and catering assistants.
• You will prepare, cook and serve food, always adhering to procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, temperature checks and allergy management.
• The role is working 5 days out of 7, 42 hours per week with overtime available.
• Shift patterns will be either 5.30am – 1.30pm or 1.30pm – 8.30pm.

The Ideal Applicant

• Experienced Head/Sous Chef from a high-volume background, with experience managing large teams and working within a busy environment.
• An enhanced DBS check is required.
• Qualifications include Level 3 Food Safety and allergen management.
• City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or NVQ equivalent.
• Management qualifications and proven experience of coaching and mentoring your team.

Seniorities and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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