Head Chef In Training

2 weeks ago


Brentwood Essex, United Kingdom Spring Community Hub Full time

Spring Kitchen (part of Spring Community Hub) is seeking a highly skilled and passionate head chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing nutritious and balanced meals for children in a large-scale setting. The chef will be responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing orders, budgeting, and preparing meals for over 500 children per day, during school holidays.
Design and create nutritious, balanced, and age-appropriate menus for children. Food Preparation: Prepare meals on a large scale, ensuring quality, flavour, and nutritional value. Ensure proper food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times. Must follow School Standards for food preparation and menu planning.
?
Ordering and Inventory Management: Order food and supplies according to menu requirements. Maintain accurate inventory records and manage food storage to minimise waste.
?
Manage the kitchen budget, controlling costs while maintaining high-quality meals. Develop strategies to minimise food waste and improve cost efficiency.
?
Team Management: Lead a team of kitchen staff (volunteers), ensuring effective communication, coordination, and teamwork. Provide training and guidance as needed.
?
Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations. Communication with Local Authorities, Parents, Staff and Partners: Communicate with stakeholders about menu options, special dietary needs, and food-related concerns. Address any issues or complaints promptly and professionally.
Excellent written and fluent spoken English.
?
A genuine interest in promoting healthy eating habits for children.
?
Education (at least one of the following): NVQ Level 2 ProfessionalCookery (Food Preparation and Cooking) and City & Guilds 706/1
?
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with a focus on catering for children or large-scale food preparation.
?
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices. Certifications: Food Safety Certification (minimum Level 2) is required.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Core hours are 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday during school holidays (half terms, summer etc). Occasional weekend work for events.



  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    HEAD CHEF DESTINATION MICHELIN RESTAURANT SHOREDITCH £60,000.00 Head Chef required for a destination restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch and to develop to overview the menu and offering for this now well renowned and unique Michelin Bistro , Head Chef's will have a high end background and pedigree in French / Classic fine dining as a base but able to...

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Ashdown Appointments Full time

    Head Chef contemporary restaurant - £45,000 + tips This contemporary restaurant is independently run and managed by experienced, hospitality professionals. Having re-opened following a major refurbishment and with plans for expansion, they now require a talented Head Chef to join the team. The emphasis here is on seasonal cooking using excellent British...

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    HEAD CHEF DESTINATION MICHELIN RESTAURANT SHOREDITCH £60,000.00 Head Chef required for a destination restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch and to develop to overview the menu and offering for this now well renowned and unique Michelin Bistro , Head Chef's will have a high end background and pedigree in French / Classic fine dining as a base but able to add...


  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Collins King & Associates Limited Full time

    Monday - Friday Hospitality Head Chef Liverpool Street/The City of London B&I Contract £60k Head Chef Contract Catering Excellent Work/life balance Great opportunity for a talented, ambitious Head Chef to join this outstanding Contract Caterer to be based within Central London at one of London's most prestigious clients. As Head Chef on this contract,...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin University Full time €29,605 - €34,980

    Full Time, Permanent ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver...

  • Head Chef In Training

    2 weeks ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin University Full time

    Full Time, Permanent ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver...


  • Billericay, Essex, United Kingdom Detail 2 Recruitment Full time

    Head Chef - Restaurant - Billericay - £32,000 + bonus Our client is a fantastic fresh-food restaurant with a brilliant reputation in the industry! They have a real passion for consistently delivering exceptional guest experience and they're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. They're known for their values, amazing culture,...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Spring Community Hub Full time

    Spring Kitchen (part of Spring Community Hub) is seeking a highly skilled and passionate head chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing nutritious and balanced meals for children in a large-scale setting. The chef will be responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing orders, budgeting, and preparing meals for over 500...

  • Chef de Partie

    2 weeks ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Enhance Full time

    Are you a CDP looking for somewhere exciting to work? I am currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie for a prestigious sports club in Enfield. Some evenings and weekends will be required to suit the day to day running of the site, but generally there will be a great work/life balance. DBS preferred but not essential - they will get one for you. This is a 5*...


  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Enhance Full time

    Some evenings and weekends will be required to suit the day to day running of the site, but generally there will be a great work/life balance. To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location. To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in...

  • Chef de Partie

    1 week ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Allstaff Solutions Full time

    TITLE: Chef De Partie - Independent, 1 rosette fine dining restaurant and gastro pub - £32,000 PA + Tips THE COMPANY: This is a wonderful venue thats been going for a great deal of time and the owners have a strong understanding of the industry. With two dining options on site, one fine dining with one Rosette and the other is a gastro pub it gives anyone...

  • Pastry Sous Chef

    1 week ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Ottolenghi Full time

    Ottolenghi Hampstead - Pastry Sous Chef Ottolenghi Hampstead celebrates unrushed, seasonal flavours. This is one of our newest additions to the Ottolenghi family. In the winter of 2023, we opened a beautiful restaurant and deli in the vibrant heart of Hampstead and we are now looking for a talented and skilful Pastry Sous Chef to join our fantastic back of...


  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Change Hospitality Full time

    Event Senior Sous Chef Predominantly Moday-Friday £45-50k dependent on experience About the company : Our client has transformed Londons most beautiful buildings into stunning event venues for hire. They have a really exciting growth plan ahead. From intimate private dinners to big parties, corporate awards to creative launches, theyve got it covered. ...


  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom RCH Care Homes Full time

    Brentwood Care Centre is looking to recruit a Assistant Chef to join their friendly team. This role is full time (40 hours per week) worked over a 7-day rota period which includes some weekends and Bank Holidays To assit the Head Chef in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly. * To ensure the standards, cleanliness and...


  • Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom RCH Care Homes Full time

    Brentwood Care Centre is looking to recruit a Assistant Chef to join their friendly team. This role is full time (40 hours per week) worked over a 7-day rota period which includes some weekends and Bank Holidays To assit the Head Chef in the kitchen area and identify workloads and organise accordingly. * To ensure the standards, cleanliness and...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin University Full time €29,605 - €34,980

    Job Type: Full Time, Permanent ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin University Full time

    Job Type: Full Time, Permanent ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative...

  • Pastry Chef de Partie

    1 month ago


    Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Melrose and Morgan Full time

    Melrose and Morgan is a renowned family-owned business with deep roots in the food industry. Our team of highly skilled chefs are dedicated to creating a wide range of handmade, seasonal dishes daily. We source the finest ingredients from across the country to provide our customers with a broad selection of quality food products. Championing excellent food...


  • Brentwood, United Kingdom Nags Head Full time

    With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at the Nags Head, everything will run like clockwork! You’ll make sure everything is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead. Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're...

  • Sous Chef

    14 hours ago


    Brentwood, United Kingdom LGH Hotels Management Full time

    The Opportunity We are seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in the success of our hotel's culinary operations, working alongside our Head Chef to deliver exceptional menus for our guests. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef,...