About the Role
Leeds City College is seeking a talented Senior Chef to join our Food Services and Catering team, playing a key role at the heart of the student experience. The role requires preparing a variety of fresh, nutritious meals that appeal to both students and staff, while consistently delivering an excellent standard of service. This is a hands‑on position, leading and supporting a team of food service assistants across two cafés to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. The position offers a great work‑life balance with Monday to Friday daytime hours and only occasional evening or weekend work.
What You Will Do
* Manage two onsite cafés, delivering a consistently high‑quality food and customer service experience
* Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals while developing innovative menus that meet customer needs
* Oversee budgets, purchasing, stock control, and financial processes to achieve GP targets
* Lead, train, and motivate the catering team, managing staffing matters effectively
* Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards while supporting events and wider catering operations
About You
* Proven experience within the catering and hospitality sector, including cooking in a commercial kitchen
* Experience managing re‑fectory or canteen‑style operations, ideally across multiple outlets
* Strong track‑record of producing a wide variety of food to a high standard
* Experience leading teams, with a focus on training and staff development
* Knowledge of food cost control, stock management, and GP margins
* Understanding of food hygiene systems, due diligence, and compliance requirements
* Holds a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Benefits
* Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management staff, 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support staff
* Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme
* Continuous professional development opportunities, including an annual staff conference and two additional training days
* Employee wellbeing initiatives: family‑friendly policies, discounted on‑site spa and gym facilities, and cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Discounted travel options through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and cycle‑to‑work schemes
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – please discuss with the recruiting manager as offers vary by role
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and seek to create an inclusive environment for all staff and students. All successful applicants will receive mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
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