Rate: £15.68 per hour
Hours: Temporary / shift patterns (term-time and school calendar flexibility required)

***Enhanced DBS required

We are recruiting a reliable and skilled kitchen professional to work as a temporary Head Chef within a busy community college catering operation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead a small kitchen team, deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for students and staff, and adapt to the term-time rhythms of an education environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.68

• Temporary contracts with the possibility of regular bookings

• Supportive, student-focused working environment

• Meals on duty

• Opportunity to demonstrate leadership and influence menu planning

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service for breakfasts, lunches, and any scheduled events

• Plan and prepare nutritious, well-presented meals in line with college dietary guidelines and allergen requirements

• Lead and supervise a small team of kitchen staff, providing clear direction during service

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and storage standards, completing required records and checklists

• Manage basic stock control, receive deliveries, and report low-stock items to the operations manager

• Support menu costing and portion control to help meet budgetary targets

• Assist with training and induction of temporary or seasonal kitchen staff

About You

• Proven experience in a supervisory or head chef role within a high-volume or institutional catering environment (schools, colleges, hospitals, or similar)

• Valid Food Hygiene certification (Level 2 or above preferred)

• Knowledge of allergen management and nutrition guidelines for young people

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to timetables and adapt to term-time schedules

• Reliable, punctual, and able to lead a team under pressure

• Positive, inclusive approach and commitment to providing excellent service for students and staff

How to Apply
If you are interested in this temporary Head Chef opportunity at a community college and meet the requirements above, please get in touch. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities.

📍 Location: Community College
💷 Rate: £15.68 per hour
🕒 Hours: Temporary (term-time/shift patterns)

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