Head Chef & School Catering Lead

Thomas Franks; Milton Keynes, Thornton; Remote; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Zusammenfassung

Thomas Franks is seeking an Executive Chef Manager for one of our prestigious locations near Milton Keynes. You will lead a fast-paced kitchen as Head Chef, creating bespoke menus with seasonal ingredients and ensuring top quality service for boarding school meals and events.

The role requires strong hygiene standards, staff training, and close collaboration with suppliers. This full-time position runs 5 over 7 days to cover core service periods, with a competitive salary up to £50,000 per year.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Head Chef in fast-paced kitchens.
• Experience in contract catering or independent education.
• Ability to design menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.

Aufgaben

• Operate and control food production to high standards per Thomas Franks guidelines.
• Ensure Fresh Food standards and locally sourced produce are used.
• Devise nutritious menus for daily service and events.
• Ensure timely service and stock management during service periods.
• Maintain hygienic production and service areas per health & safety laws.
• Lead and train staff to adhere to procedures and hygiene rules.
• Keep front of house informed of food availability and delays.
• Assist in planning menus, rotas and placing orders.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.

Kenntnisse

Head Chef level

Menu creation

Team leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Seasonal ingredients

Contract catering

Ausbildung

City & Guild 706/1

Jobbeschreibung

Thomas Franks is seeking an Executive Chef Manager for one of our prestigious locations near Milton Keynes. You will lead a fast-paced kitchen as Head Chef, creating bespoke menus with seasonal ingredients and ensuring top quality service for boarding school meals and events.

The role requires strong hygiene standards, staff training, and close collaboration with suppliers. This full-time position runs 5 over 7 days to cover core service periods, with a competitive salary up to £50,000 per year.