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Head Chef (Term Time)

Posted 7 days ago

  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Any
  • External
Job title: Head chef (Term Time Only)
Location: school
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday during school term time - no evening or weekend work. (around 23,300 a year)

There is the possibility of additional work during school holiday periods.
Start date would be in September and interview day would be the 29th of August.

The ideal candidate for this role would be someone with a proven track record of managing high-volume cooking operations, particularly in an educational setting. The ability to lead a small team to deliver 300 fresh meals daily is crucial.
Experience in menu planning and execution, especially with a focus on fresh ingredients and a rotating menu, will be highly valued. This role requires a dynamic individual who can maintain high standards of culinary excellence and kitchen efficiency.

Responsible for:
*Fresh food dishes with a focus on long term better eating habits
*Stock ordering, site financials and budgetary responsibility.
*5 * scores on the doors
*Staff training, development and learning
*Maintain a clean kitchen whilst adhering to health & safety standards and following safety guidance for all equipment
*Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
*Assist the School Manager with menu selection and design
*Compliance to all school policies and procedures

To be successful you must have the following skills and attributes:
*Previous head chef experience (ideally in a school)
*Clean and tidy appearance
*Stock ordering and budget control experience
*Menu planning and possess a passion for healthy food and creative flair, responsible for cooking and menu planning
*Experience of running a smooth and efficient catering service and able to identify further sales opportunities
*Strong people management skills an
*Working well under pressure to deliver meals on time
*Hospitality & Catering/Management Level 3 or similar

Benefits:
*Company pension
*Free meal on any day worked
*Forward thinking school
*A minimum of two training course per year in a catering area of your/schools' interest
*Sick pay
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