Head Chef - Fresh, Seasonal School Catering Lead

Thomas Franks; Palmela; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a Head Chef for a prestigious location in Palmela, Setubal. You will lead a busy kitchen, plan menus, and manage daily cooking across breakfast, lunch and hospitality services, using fresh seasonal ingredients and adhering to brand standards.

You are a creative culinary leader with a passion for great food, strong teamwork, and attention to hygiene and allergen controls. You will train staff, develop innovative dishes, and ensure excellent guest experiences in a 7-day

Qualifications

• Experience in breakfast, lunch and hospitality service.
• Ability to cook from scratch and follow brand standards.
• Adherence to food hygiene and safety policies.
• Allergen control procedures followed.
• Strong team player with innovation in cooking.

Responsibilities

• To work well in a team, providing breakfast, lunch & hospitality.
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the companies brand standards
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.
• Great team player

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Verbal English

Written English

Allergen control

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a Head Chef for a prestigious location in Palmela, Setubal. You will lead a busy kitchen, plan menus, and manage daily cooking across breakfast, lunch and hospitality services, using fresh seasonal ingredients and adhering to brand standards.

You are a creative culinary leader with a passion for great food, strong teamwork, and attention to hygiene and allergen controls. You will train staff, develop innovative dishes, and ensure excellent guest experiences in a 7-day