Head Chef for Specialist School Catering (Autism)

Jobtrain (Reseller) - Aspris; Tadley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider is seeking a Chef / Head Cook in Tadley to provide healthy and nutritious meals for students with autism. Responsibilities include menu planning, cooking, and managing a catering team, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The school offers a supportive environment with benefits like ongoing training and wellbeing support. Ideal candidates should have relevant food safety certificates and a passion for enhancing children's dining experiences.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Commitment to ongoing training and career progression

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in menu planning and cooking fresh meals.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to manage a small team and maintain kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cook nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Collaborate in developing menus considering dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain stock levels and accurate health records.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere during mealtimes.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety regulations

Team management

Dietary requirements knowledge

Education

Level 2 certificate in Food

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading specialist education provider is seeking a Chef / Head Cook in Tadley to provide healthy and nutritious meals for students with autism. Responsibilities include menu planning, cooking, and managing a catering team, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The school offers a supportive environment with benefits like ongoing training and wellbeing support. Ideal candidates should have relevant food safety certificates and a passion for enhancing children's dining experiences.