Head Chef

Head Chef

Location: Manufacturing Site
Salary: 30000 per annum

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a role that offers great work-life balance career development and the opportunity to lead a busy catering operation

We are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our on-site catering team at a thriving manufacturing location. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a high-volume kitchen operation delivering fresh nutritious and high-quality meals to a diverse workforce across multiple shifts.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Planning and preparing varied nutritious and appealing menus.
• Managing food purchasing stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Maintaining high levels of food quality presentation and customer satisfaction.
• Supporting catering requirements for day backshift and nightshift operations.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation within the catering service.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Experience managing budgets stock and food costs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A passion for delivering outstanding food and customer service.

Whats in It for You

30000 per annum
28 days holiday
Company pension scheme
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Access to the Perkbox benefits app offering discounts on:

• High street retailers
• Holidays and travel
• Cinema tickets
• Restaurants and much more

Monday to Friday operation providing excellent work-life balance with support for both backshift and nightshift catering operations.

Join Our Team

If youre an ambitious culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career within a stable and rewarding environment wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional food and service to our manufacturing workforce.

Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications & Certifications

To be successful in this role the following qualifications and certifications are desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery City & Guilds or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Food Safety Level 3 Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• HACCP knowledge and experience in implementing food safety management systems.
• Health & Safety qualification or awareness within a catering environment.
• COSHH knowledge and experience.
• First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in high-volume contract catering workplace dining manufacturing or industrial catering environments.
• Proven experience managing kitchen teams budgets stock control and food purchasing.
• Strong understanding of allergen management and nutritional requirements.
• Advanced Food Hygiene qualification (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about fresh food and exceptional customer service.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and creative approach to menu development.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality safety and compliance.

Additional Information :

At BaxterStorey we look for more than just culinary expertise. Were passionate about finding individuals who bring creativity personality and passion to everything they do. The ideal candidate will thrive in a people-focused environment embrace innovation and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. A commitment to sustainability fresh food and continuous improvement is highly valued along with the ability to inspire teams and create memorable dining experiences that reflect the individuality of our clients and customers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time