Lead House Chef – Boarding School Dining & Menus

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for experienced and enthusiastic chefs to join the catering operation at a leading independent boarding school in Uppingham, Rutland. We have opportunities available for both a Lead House Chef (£32,495) and House Chef (£30,870), working within the school's individual boarding house kitchens.

Lead House Chef responsibilities include menu planning, kitchen leadership, ordering, budgets and food safety compliance, with the House Chef supporting daily

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a chef within a professional kitchen.
• A professional cookery qualification, such as NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• A passion for producing fresh, high-quality, nutritious food.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A positive, professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for boarding pupils and staff.
• Supporting breakfast, supper, weekend services and special events.
• Creating varied menus and catering for different dietary requirements.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards.
• Supporting food ordering, stock control and reducing food waste.
• Building positive relationships with boarding house staff and pupils.
• Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Cookery qualification

Food safety/HACCP

Organisational skills

Interpersonal/people skills

Kitchen leadership (Lead House Chef)

Dietary accommodation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for experienced and enthusiastic chefs to join the catering operation at a leading independent boarding school in Uppingham, Rutland. We have opportunities available for both a Lead House Chef (£32,495) and House Chef (£30,870), working within the school's individual boarding house kitchens.

Lead House Chef responsibilities include menu planning, kitchen leadership, ordering, budgets and food safety compliance, with the House Chef supporting daily