Executive Head Chef for Schools
4 days ago
As a market leading contract catering company, we specialise in school food. Our approach combines our understanding of the education sector with knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, encouraging creativity and excitement in our kitchens. This enables our teams to provide fantastic food experiences for children.
We strive to deliver excellent care and services to both clients and children, ensuring the successful growth of the company. To maintain this momentum, we're looking for an experienced Executive Head Chef for Schools to join our team.
The Role: Executive Head Chef for Schools
As the Executive Head Chef for Schools, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your schools' catering facility. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality food and service while showcasing flair, originality, and the ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the kitchen team.
- Holding full control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs.
- Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to students and staff.
- Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events.
- Managing and improving all controllable costs.
- Overseeing menu development.
- Maintaining company systems and procedures, as well as legislation.
- Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are being met.
About You
We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, along with the following skills and experience:
- OND or HND qualified (advantageous but not a requirement).
- Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets.
- Line management experience.
- Experience within a similar environment.
Why Choose Us?
We offer flexible hours, working Monday to Friday during school term time. This means more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas. This role is:
- 30 hours per week - with no late nights.
- Working 38 weeks per year based around term time.
- A competitive salary of £15 per hour.
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