Head Chef
Location: BR6 8ND
Department : Healthcare
Hours of Work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Description
The Head Chef is responsible for organising and controlling all aspects of the kitchen with strategic planning for growth and profitability of the business.
They will supervise and control all aspects of the production of meals within budgetary guidelines while ensuring compliance with client requirements, company policies, and statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate records and complete all relevant documentation
* Ensure full compliance with company and statutory health & safety, hygiene, and fire regulations
* Supervise menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and production of meals to the highest quality standards
* Report equipment issues promptly while maintaining continuity of food service
* Lead, develop, and motivate the catering team to deliver excellent customer service
* Control and measure operational food waste
* Ensure company marketing and promotional activities are carried out
* Adhere to company procedures and ensure service excellence in line with current food trends
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* 2–5 years’ experience in hospitality food production
* Level 3 Food Safety qualification
* Strong knowledge of HSEQ compliance
* Well-presented, pleasant, and engaging team member
* Ability to lead and motivate a catering team
* Experience with customer service and client interaction
* Knowledge of industry legislation and statutory regulations
* Organised and capable of working under pressure
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.