Job Role - Head Chef Location - Ascot Salary - £40,000 Job Overview Join Our Team as a Head Chef - Make an Impact Every Day * Days/Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days * Working Hours: 7am - 3.30pm / 11.30am - 8pm * Total Hours Per Week: 40 hours * Salary: £38,000 - £40,000, with excellent benefits Parking * Uniform provided * Training provided * All meals whilst on shift Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a prestigious educational setting? We're seeking a talented Head Chef to take the reins of its culinary operation, delivering high-quality meals for pupils and staff, as well as managing hospitality and catering events to an exceptional standard. This is a rare opportunity to shape menus, mentor a team, and work collaboratively with senior leadership in a role that balances creativity, responsibility, and purpose-supporting both wellbeing and education through food. What you'll do: * Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are always of the highest quality. * Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation. * Working with the Group Head Chef to provide effective financial control of food. * Ensure planning, costing and implementation of all menus, ensuring all menus are balanced, provide variety and seasonality, exhibit innovation and current trends and are financially robust. * To support Group Head Chef with interview, recruitment, induction and manage staff accordingly. * To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly regarding special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life. * To carry out planning, ordering and implementation of core feeding and functions in the absence of Executive Group Head Chef. For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring: * Experienced head chef who has led and operated in a client facing environment * NVQ chef qualifications, or equivalent * Ownership and accountability of the role and that of their team. * Computer literate * Ability to work efficiently and competently in a busy environment. * Excellent time management and organisational skills * Able to demonstrate positive attitude to self-development, willingness to learn in the role and identify own training needs. * High level of self-motivation and recognition of a flexible approach to the role. * Strong leadership skills to motivate, communicate and all elements to lead a team. * Strong ability to undertake all appropriate training to further both skill and knowledge within the role held.

What we offer: Working with us is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: * Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing. * Employee Assistance: Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice. * Health & Wellbeing App: Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access. * Death in Service Benefit: Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed. * Career Development: Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools. * Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment. * Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful community support initiatives. * Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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