At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented team to create fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff.
- Company: Wimbledon High School, a prestigious independent school with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Term time only role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives through quality food and creativity.
- Qualifications: Proven culinary skills, leadership experience, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
Wimbledon High School is a prestigious independent school with an excellent reputation. Our catering team prepares fresh, nutritious meals from scratch, serving approximately 1,000 pupils and staff each day. Alongside our breakfast and lunch service, we deliver a varied hospitality programme throughout the year, including canapé receptions, three-course fine dining events and buffets.
We are looking for a Head Chef who is passionate about quality food and has the creativity and experience to lead both our daily catering and hospitality offering, on a term time only basis. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.
More about the role
- We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.
- The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
- Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach.
- Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers.
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH.
- The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
Who you are
- Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Energetic with a passion to do a great job.
- Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner.
- A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage.
- Demonstrates a passion for food.
- Team player.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers.
- A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Monday to Friday Term Time Only.
- Free meals.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
- Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.
Please note: This role is contracted to 40.8 weeks per year.
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