Traveling Lead Chef: Nutritious, Sustainable Menus

Field Studies Council; Taunton (MA); Remote; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Flexible casual work

Job summary

Field Studies Council is seeking a Casual Peripatetic Lead Chef to manage catering operations at learning locations across the UK. You will combine hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership, delivering nutritious and sustainable meals for up to 160 visitors across diverse diets.

The role offers travel opportunities, accommodation provided when away from home, and pre-agreed travel costs covered. You’ll join a charity focused on outdoor learning and environmental education.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising catering operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Safer Food Better Business.
• Experience catering for large groups or schools.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospitality teams to deliver meals for up to 160 visitors.
• Create nutritious, sustainable menus accommodating diverse diets.
• Oversee kitchen operations, prep, cooking and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering management

HACCP knowledge

Budget management

Dietary accommodations

Travel flexibility

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Field Studies Council is seeking a Casual Peripatetic Lead Chef to manage catering operations at learning locations across the UK. You will combine hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership, delivering nutritious and sustainable meals for up to 160 visitors across diverse diets.

The role offers travel opportunities, accommodation provided when away from home, and pre-agreed travel costs covered. You’ll join a charity focused on outdoor learning and environmental education.