Head Chef — School Catering Leader & Kitchen Manager

Islington Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council seeks a Head Chef to lead the secondary school catering service, delivering nutritious and appetising meals for pupils and staff. The role involves managing the day-to-day kitchen operations, motivating the catering team, and maintaining food safety and hygiene to uphold high standards.

The successful candidate will oversee the dining hall and serveries, ensuring the catering provision runs efficiently while creating a positive dining experience for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering operation in a school setting.
• Proven ability to manage a team and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team and daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Oversee dining hall, serveries and overall catering provision.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Job description

Islington Council seeks a Head Chef to lead the secondary school catering service, delivering nutritious and appetising meals for pupils and staff. The role involves managing the day-to-day kitchen operations, motivating the catering team, and maintaining food safety and hygiene to uphold high standards.

The successful candidate will oversee the dining hall and serveries, ensuring the catering provision runs efficiently while creating a positive dining experience for young people.