Head Chef

Job reference: REQ240295

Location: Loughborough

Package: Operational Services grade 5 from £32982 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. This role attracts a market supplement.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.

Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors.

We require a Head Chef to oversee a number of our fast paced campus kitchens producing large volumes of food for student dining halls, conference guests and retail services.

We are looking for a Head Chef with:

• A real passion for food innovation.
• Experience of menu planning.
• Financial acumen and proven commercial success.
• A commitment to engage, develop and inspire the team.
• A sense of ownership and accountability.
• A working knowledge of HACCP.

The position currently available is for 37 hours per week (5 over 7).

In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills.

Our benefits include:

• Good annual leave allowance - 34 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• Fantastic range of sports and gym facilities with discounted rates for staff.
• Great opportunities for CPD.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers, on-site nursery and holiday play schemes.
• Family friendly inclusive employment policies.
• Bupa Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.