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Reed Business School is looking for a Head Chef to join their friendly team in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Reed Business School is an established tuition provider with a long history of delivering excellent results, based on over 50 years in the business. Working as part of a team the Head Chef role is responsible for managing all aspects of the catering departing including managing a team to provide a reliable and high level of service to meet the business needs and providing culinary duties including creating varied menus, placing orders, and producing a range of quality and healthy meals for Reed Business School delegates.
£35,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and nurture the catering team
- Regularly review suppliers to obtain good value procurement and quality produce
- Create inspiring, nutritious and varied menus
- Prepare food to a high standard, meeting planned course meal break deadlines appropriate for the scheduled catering numbers
- Oversee, check deliveries and sign off invoices
- Oversee and manage hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
- Manage catering equipment and seek quotations for repairs/renewals
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and hygiene codes and regulations
- Plan and execute special events as required for the business
Key Skills and Experience
- Minimum 12 months relevant experience
- Formal culinary training
- Food and hygience qualification
- Experience managing a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
- Flexible to meet alternative dietary requirements
- Knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients
Benefits
- Stunning converted 15th Century Manor setting
- Free lunch provided by our on-site catering teams
- Flexible holiday scheme
- Paid time off to move home
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Insurance benefits including life assurance
- Love Mondays events
- Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
- Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
