Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
Hospitality, Catering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
21/03/2025
18/04/2025
Head Chef
Location : Wimborne Minster
Salary: £54,000 - £58,000 per annum
The Role
An exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Executive Head Chef to lead the School's dedicated team of chefs has arisen. During term time the team are responsible for preparing high quality meals for up to 1000 people, 7 days per week as well as supporting various internal and external hospitality events. In addition, the catering team support their Events department with preparing and presenting exemplary food for external functions such as weddings and Lettings that take place predominantly outside of term-time.
Reporting to the School Services Manager and working closely with the Catering Services Manager, the Executive Head Chef is responsible for ensuring that the Department excels in all aspects of service. Applicants must have proven experience in a similar role, a robust approach to managing allergens and other HSE requirements together with excellent team management skills.
Skills and Qualifications
* An NVQ / BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is essential and qualifications in Food Hygiene, Management of Allergens and Professional Culinary Arts would be advantageous.
* Flexibility is essential as is a strong work ethic and attention for detail.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.canford.com/useful-links/job-vacancies
The School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified staff.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.