Head Chef - Didcot Head Chef - Didcot 35,725 per annum Monday - Friday role! Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is home to over 200 organisations and a dynamic community of more than 7,000 scientists, engineers, and innovators. As the site rapidly expands towards 2028, we're scaling our food operations to match - and we need a creative, organised, and passionate Head Chef to help lead the charge. This is not just another kitchen role. It's an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking catering leadership team, where innovation, sustainability, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. About the role As Head Chef, you'll oversee food production from our Central Production Kitchen, ensuring consistent quality across five diverse contracts on campus: Lightbox Caf : Fresh grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, and daily soups M2 Caf : Pre-packaged grab-and-go offerings SNAP: Full daily offer for approx. 120 people, including hot food, pastries, soups, and salad bar Moderna: Bespoke lunchtime food offer for the on-site team European Space Agency (ESA): Catering and hospitality for daily service and events up to 300 guests Our ideal candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a multi-site, high-volume or production kitchen environment Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills Passion for great food, seasonality, and fresh ingredients Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen management A collaborative mindset with a positive and proactive attitude About Us We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. We're people-powered at Eurest Job Reference: com/2509/41425001/52639614/SU Eurest