Lead Boarding House Chef: Fresh, Creative Dining for Pupils

Compass Group UK; Oakham; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Outils

HACCP knowledge

Description du poste

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