Lead Boarding House Chef

Compass Group UK; Oakham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP for you & family

Travel discounts with major providers

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discount

Cash rewards program

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts with friends andfamily

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland Lodestone House delivers catering and hospitality services across leading independent schools. At Uppingham School, opportunities are spread across boarding house kitchens and hospitality venues, with smaller teams working as part of the wider school catering operation.

As Lead Boarding House Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the food offer in your house, preparing fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff and creating varied menus that reflect their

Qualifications

• Lead and manage day-to-day catering operations in a boarding house kitchen.
• Develop fresh, nutritious menus reflecting pupils and staff preferences.
• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation within the boarding house, taking a hands-on approach to food preparation and service.
• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for pupils and staff.
• Work closely with the Housemaster/Housemistress and wider house team to deliver excellent service.
• Create a welcoming and varied food offer, including catering for special events, celebrations and house activities.
• Manage ordering, stock control, portion sizes and food costs within agreed budgets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, HSE and COSHH.
• Manage allergens and dietary requirements carefully and accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Support and guide kitchen colleagues, encouraging a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Listen to feedback and contribute ideas to improve menus and the boarding house dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

Lead Boarding House Chef | UPPINGHAM SCHOOL | LODESTONE HOUSE

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivers catering and hospitality services across leading independent schools. At Uppingham School, opportunities are spread across boarding house kitchens and hospitality venues, with smaller teams working as part of the wider school catering operation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Lead Boarding House Chef to take responsibility for the day-to-day catering operation within one of Uppingham School’s boarding houses.

Uppingham is a vibrant co-educational boarding school where the boarding house is at the heart of school life. With pupils and staff eating together as a house community, food plays an important role in creating a welcoming and homely environment.

As Lead Boarding House Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the food offer in your house, preparing fresh, high-quality meals for pupils and staff and creating varied menus that reflect their needs and preferences. You’ll take ownership of your kitchen while working closely with the wider catering team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation within the boarding house, taking a hands-on approach to food preparation and service.
• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for pupils and staff.
• Work closely with the Housemaster or Housemistress and wider house team to understand requirements and deliver excellent service.
• Create a welcoming and varied food offer, including catering for special events, celebrations and house activities.
• Manage ordering, stock control, portion sizes and food costs within agreed budgets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, HSE and COSHH.
• Manage allergens and dietary requirements carefully and accurately.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Support and guide kitchen colleagues, encouraging a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Listen to feedback and contribute ideas to improve menus and the boarding house dining experience.

WHO YOU ARE

• An experienced Lead Boarding House Chef with a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food.
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of a kitchen operation.
• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to develop menus that appeal to young people.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage your time effectively in a busy environment.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, allergen management and safe working practices.
• Comfortable managing stock, ordering and food costs.
• A supportive team player with a calm, professional approach.
• Passionate about creating food that makes a positive contribution to boarding house life.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the life of an outstanding independent boarding school, where food is central to the house community. You’ll have the support of Lodestone House and Compass Group, alongside opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!