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Head Chef

Finningley Full-Time 30000 - 42000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Tasks: Lead a talented kitchen team, creating fresh, seasonal dishes for students and staff.
Company: Wilson Vale is a quality-led contract caterer focused on exceptional food and community values.
Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, free training, and your birthday off after one year!
Why this job: Join a creative environment where your culinary skills can shine and make a real impact.
Qualifications: Passion for food, strong leadership, and experience in premium hospitality are essential.
Other info: This role offers a unique opportunity to work term time only, with flexible hours.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 42000 £ per year.

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We have an exciting opportunity to become our new Head Chef at one of our independent schools in Yorkshire, DN9.

This is a permanent position working 40+ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am – 5:30pm including some late evenings and weekends. Term time only

Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to join a talented kitchen team at a thriving independent school, delivering exceptional food for pupils, staff, and special school events.

As Head Chef, you will oversee the daily kitchen operations, taking responsibility for the preparation and cooking of fresh, seasonal dishes. You\’ll also deputise for the Chef Manager in their absence, ensuring a seamless and high-quality service is always maintained.

You will also be responsible for delivering consistent food standards following both the Wilson Vale brand standards and also adding that additional flair to our service. You will need fresh and current menu ideas and must be able to show passion in your work. Supporting the Chef Manager, you’ll also help train and develop the team, bringing energy and innovation to every service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cater to the needs of all customers
Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to assist and manage a team
Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world to all customers
Responsible for food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety both in practice and keeping relevant records
Allergy reporting and responsibility for sign-posting to customers
Budgeting, ordering, stock taking
Training

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

LOVE food, and love working in a team.
Positive attitude
Have good customer service skills and strong communication skills.
Be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
Strong premium hospitality experience in another venue
Local knowledge and experience working in the area
A passion for exceptional service is essential
Strong understanding of service styles, food trends
Innovation and creativity
A passion for training and development
Exceptional presentation skills
Articulate and very well organised
Proactive and reliable

OUR CULTURE:

Craft at our core – we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
t’s all about the food – the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
Quality, seasonal ingredients – 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
Freedom to create – our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
Support like no other – our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with us.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

Our working hours are some of the best you\’ll find in catering – we are strong believers in work-life balance
Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
Paid training bespoke to you
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
Online employee benefits scheme – monetary savings on everyday items!
Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.

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