Head Chef

3 weeks ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Palmer & Howells Full time

**Head Chef - Brymore Academy (Term Time Only)**

The main School House of Brymore has had a long, varied and interesting history spanning over 800 years. Purchased in 1951 by Somerset County Council, Brymore have been educating around 138 boarders and 280 boarders for over 70 years. Based on a working farm, we are looking for a Head Chef whom champions homegrown and locally sourced produce.

As a member of our team you will be delivering freshly produced meals for the pupils and school staff. There will also be a requirement for delivering various hospitality requests for meetings, events and sports teas. Within this role, your key focus will be preparing and delivering the highest quality of food for our pupils, whether that be breakfast, lunch or supper service.

**Details of the Position**
- 40 hours per week
- 42 weeks working per year
- Some weekends included
- £30K per annum / £17.85 per hour

**Benefits**
- The opportunity to work at this prestigious school within a stunning rural setting.
- Time off in the school holidays, giving a fantastic work life balance
- Meals provided whilst at work
- Life Assurance
- Annual pay reviews
- Personal training and development plan
- Opportunities for progression within a growing company
- Preparing and serving fresh and inviting food
- Creating termly menus alongside the Chef Manager
- Deputising in the Chef Manager’s absence
- Food ordering and stock control
- Food Hygiene, Allergen and Health and Safety compliance
- Supervision of the team on your shifts
- Building relationships with client and customers
- Friendly and polite customer service
- Experience of working as chef using fresh ingredients, with excellent craft skills
- Experience of contract catering within a school or similar environment desirable
- Experience delivering high end hospitality
- Ability to cost recipes and work to a budgeted food cost
- Understanding of current food trends and a flair for food presentation
- Knowledge of health and safety and food safety practices
- Self-motivated and able to work off your own initiative Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team
- Own transport is needed due to the location of the school.


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