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At Huish Episcopi Academy, part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.
Job Responsibility:
Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications
Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control
Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements
Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff
manage staff rotas, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration
Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes and record accurate data
Enforce strict adherence to our Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records
Manage inventory ordering with our client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste and look to support waste reduction
Requirements:
Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Focused on the front line
Catering experience essential with chef skills
2+ years’ experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures
Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene is standard
Excellent communication for liaising with clients and children in our settings
What we offer:
Free, tasty meals
Flexible working - including part time roles
Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar
Leave for life’s important moments
Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance
Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel