Head Chef - Schools Catering (Louth & Lincolnshire area) £17.50 per hour | Term-Time | Daytime Hours Blue Arrow is proud to be recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead catering operations within school environments in the Louth area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys creating nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The Role As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen, delivering consistent, well-balanced meals that meet school food standards and dietary requirements. You'll lead and motivate a small catering team while ensuring the highest levels of food safety and service. Key Responsibilities Planning, preparing, and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff Managing kitchen operations, including stock control and ordering Leading, training, and supervising kitchen staff Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and school food standards Managing allergens and special dietary requirements Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation at all times What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, ideally within education or contract catering Strong leadership and organisational skills Level 2 (or above) Food Safety Certificate Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one with Blue Arrow support) A passion for quality food and positive teamwork What's in It for You? £17.50 per hour Daytime, term-time working hours Ongoing support from Blue Arrow, a trusted recruitment partner Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements If you're a skilled chef looking for a rewarding role with stability and sociable hours, Blue Arrow would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your catering career with Blue Arrow. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.