Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work at an education establishment in Birmingham. This would be a temporary position working during term time. Enhanced DBS is required.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am-14:30pm
Pay: £16.00-£17.50 per hour
Weeks: Immediate start - Term time only
As a head chef you will be working in a school environment, managing a team of catering staff. You will be responsible for the full operations providing meals to over 600 students.
Key responsibilities:
* Managing a school kitchen
* Ensure all day-to-day issues concerning staffing, performance and disciplinary procedure are actioned accordingly
* Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and waste management.
* Ensure consistent food quality and service standards
* Monitor and manage the kitchen budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
* Maintain compliance with procedures and legislation's
* Manage allergen requirements and dietary needs
* Plan and create menus to meet with dietary requirements
* Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene requirements
About You:
1. Experience in a similar environment, ideally within education catering
2. Strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene
3. Excellent communication and management skills
4. Experience handling allergen protocols
5. Food Hygiene certifi...