Head Chef - Pontefract

Eurest; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company is seeking a Head Chef in Pontefract to lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role involves delivering high-quality, freshly prepared food and ensuring food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, a passion for fresh ingredients, and experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef. Join a team dedicated to providing mindful, sustainable catering experiences while managing a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Confidence in leading a team.
• Sound understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Collaborate with the catering manager for exceptional service.
• Ensure hygiene, allergen management, and safety standards.
• Manage stock ordering and kitchen prep.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food safety understanding

Organisation

Job description

Head Chef - Pontefract

£30,985 per annum

40 Hours per week

5 over 7 - Mainly Sunday - Thursday

We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef to run the kitchen at our vibrant Next Distribution Centre in South Elmsall. With a steady flow of hungry team members to feed, you’ll have the chance to showcase your creativity, drive standards, and make a real difference in people’s day.

About the role

• Take the lead in our kitchen – inspire and guide your team to deliver high-quality, freshly prepared food every day.
• Work closely with the catering manager to deliver exceptional service across all food offerings.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety standards are always on point.
• Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes – from ordering stock to managing prep and rotas.

Our ideal candidate

• A strong, experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up.
• A true foodie who’s passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• A confident leader who brings the team together and gets the job done.
• Sound understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• Organised, proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.