Head Chef: High-Volume Government Kitchen Leader

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef (Grade K2) to lead catering operations at a Ministry of Justice site. You will manage daily culinary output, lead a kitchen team, and ensure meals meet high nutritional and qualitative standards while complying with food safety and security protocols.

In this role, you will oversee menu planning, stock control, budgeting, and adherence to HACCP as you deliver reliable, on-time service in a secure environment.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery or Catering (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate.
• Proven Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in high-volume catering; public sector experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and kitchen compliance systems.
• Experience in secure government/custodial environments and managing budgets/supply chains.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day food preparation, cooking, and service operations.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, HACCP, and custodial security regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

HACCP

Budgeting

Team management

Security compliance

Ausbildung

Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery or Catering

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Stock management software

Jobbeschreibung

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef (Grade K2) to lead catering operations at a Ministry of Justice site. You will manage daily culinary output, lead a kitchen team, and ensure meals meet high nutritional and qualitative standards while complying with food safety and security protocols.

In this role, you will oversee menu planning, stock control, budgeting, and adherence to HACCP as you deliver reliable, on-time service in a secure environment.