Head Chef Job

Head Chef Job

Head Chef

Location: Derbyshire (Exact location shared upon shortlisting)

Salary: £25,500 – £28,500 per annum (actual salary, depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm | 40 working weeks per year

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding term-time role in an educational setting with a great work-life balance? KSB Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected client to recruit a Chef to lead the kitchen operations at a specialist school in Derbyshire. This role offers stability, impact, and the chance to contribute to the health and well-being of young people in a nurturing environment.

About the Role:

In this position, you will manage the kitchen and oversee the preparation of nutritious meals tailored to various dietary needs. You will ensure a high standard of food service, manage supplies, maintain hygiene standards, and lead a small kitchen team. The role combines structure and responsibility in a highly rewarding setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £25,500 – £28,500 per annum (actual salary, term-time only).

• Term-Time Work: Enjoy all school holidays off for an excellent work-life balance.

• Attractive Benefits Package:

  • Life assurance

  • Competitive pension scheme

  • Perkbox discounts

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Car lease scheme

  • Fully funded training and qualifications

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Free health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.

• Maintain stock levels, order supplies, and manage kitchen documentation.

• Ensure food hygiene, kitchen safety, and cleaning protocols are upheld.

• Train and support kitchen staff, including creating rotas and handling onboarding.

• Handle food deliveries and ensure accurate storage and rotation.

• Coordinate deep cleaning and report any equipment issues.

• Support food-related educational activities where needed.

• Occasionally cater for special school events outside regular hours.

Requirements:

• Experience managing catering for 40–80 people.

• Confident planning menus and adapting meals for specific dietary needs.

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).

• Familiarity with food safety legislation (e.g. COSHH, manual handling).

• Strong organisation and communication skills.

• Flexible, proactive attitude with willingness to develop.

• Must be eligible to work in the UK and pass an Enhanced DBS check.

• Must be available for occasional duties during school holidays (e.g. deep cleaning).

How to Apply for Chef Job:

If you’re a capable Chef looking for a long-term role with structure and purpose, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career and become the Chef at a supportive, specialist school in Derbyshire.

Start Date: May 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

For more information or to request a full job description, please contact our recruitment team directly.