School Head Chef

HR-CL Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

HR-CL Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchens across multiple sites in and around the city. You will run each kitchen, uphold high standards, and provide dependable cover for absences and busy periods, with weekdays kept free.

This daytime, Monday–Friday role offers £16-£20 per hour, weekly pay and holiday pay. A full UK driving licence and DBS check are required, and you’ll travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required (or a current certificate on the update service).
• Full understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Self-sufficient and adaptable to new environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook high-quality meals to a consistent standard.
• Lead and support kitchen teams at each site.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Settle quickly into new kitchens and teams.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Driving licence

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Experienced Head Chef needed for ongoing Monday to Friday daytime shifts across sites in and around Birmingham, paying £16-£20 per hour.

About the role

We're looking for a reliable, experienced Head Chef to lead kitchens across a range of sites in and around Birmingham. You'll run the kitchen at each location, keep standards consistent, and provide dependable cover for absences, handovers and busy periods. Shifts are ongoing, so you'll have steady work and a settled weekday pattern, with your evenings and weekends free.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook high-quality meals to a consistent standard
• Lead and support kitchen teams at each site
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
• Settle quickly into new kitchens and teams

About you

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle, as you'll be travelling between sites
• Enhanced DBS check required (or a current certificate on the update service)
• Full understanding of allergens and dietary requirements
• Self-sufficient and adaptable to new environments

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16-£20, based on experience
• Ongoing shifts with consistent work
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours only

• Weekly pay plus holiday pay

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