Head Chef — Lead High-Volume Catering (6-Month Contract)

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Head Chef (Grade K2) on a 6-month contract to lead our catering operations. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen performance, manage food production, and ensure consistent high-quality service.

Responsibilities include kitchen leadership, menu planning and costing, compliance with HACCP/COSHH, waste control, stock management, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-volume catering.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily food production, prep, execution and service to meet operations.
• Lead menu planning, costing, waste control and inventory management.
• Enforce HACCP/COSHH, hygiene and sanitation standards across kitchens.
• Supervise, train and schedule kitchen staff to maintain performance.
• Ensure consistent high quality of food presentation and delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Cost control

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery

Food Hygiene Certification Level 3

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Head Chef (Grade K2) on a 6-month contract to lead our catering operations. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen performance, manage food production, and ensure consistent high-quality service.

Responsibilities include kitchen leadership, menu planning and costing, compliance with HACCP/COSHH, waste control, stock management, and staff supervision.