Head Chef - School Dining & Kitchen Leadership

Oundle School; Desborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

BUPA Wellness Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

discounted membership of the Sports &

Job summary

Oundle School is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the preparation of healthy, balanced meals for pupils, staff and visitors. The role focuses on high-quality food production and kitchen management across several dining rooms and some hospitality duties.

You will supervise Chefs, Kitchen Porters and Pot Wash, reporting to the Senior Head Chef, with a strong emphasis on development and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Production is required.
• Food Safety and Allergen Awareness demonstrated.
• Proven track record in providing quality food.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and develop continuously.

Responsibilities

• Produce healthy, balanced meals for pupils, staff and visitors within budgetary levels.
• Manage food production and kitchen operations across multiple dining rooms/outlets; some hospitality responsibility.
• Report to the Senior Head Chef; oversee Chefs and day-to-day duties of Kitchen Porters and Pot Wash.
• Work within Catering team with an 80-hour bi-weekly rota, early or late shifts and alternate weekends.

Skills

Chef experience

Food production

Team coordination

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Production

Food Safety & Allergen Awareness

Job description

Oundle School is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the preparation of healthy, balanced meals for pupils, staff and visitors. The role focuses on high-quality food production and kitchen management across several dining rooms and some hospitality duties.

You will supervise Chefs, Kitchen Porters and Pot Wash, reporting to the Senior Head Chef, with a strong emphasis on development and compliance with health and safety standards.