Lead School Chef: Fresh Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Continu Plus; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinU Plus Academy in Kidderminster seeks a talented Head Chef to create, prepare and serve fresh, high‑quality meals for up to 150 people. You will manage ordering, stock takes and the kitchen's health and safety. You will develop healthy menus, forecast supplies and costs, supervise staff and ensure standards meet food hygiene and EHO requirements.

DBS check and references are mandatory. Term-time only, 35 hours per week (07:30–14:30).

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and managing staff.
• Ability to train other staff to cook to a high standard.
• Knowledge of food allergies and health & safety issues.
• DBS check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Order supplies and manage stock takes.
• Develop healthy menus and forecast costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Oversee food service to up to 150 people and liaise with EHO.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff management

Food safety

Allergen knowledge

Budgeting

Training staff

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

ContinU Plus Academy in Kidderminster seeks a talented Head Chef to create, prepare and serve fresh, high‑quality meals for up to 150 people. You will manage ordering, stock takes and the kitchen's health and safety. You will develop healthy menus, forecast supplies and costs, supervise staff and ensure standards meet food hygiene and EHO requirements.

DBS check and references are mandatory. Term-time only, 35 hours per week (07:30–14:30).