Head Chef

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small kitchen team of 3.
• Plan and prepare daily menus.
• Cook approximately 100 covers per day, including: Full cooked breakfast; Three freshly prepared lunch options (meat, fish, and vegan).
• Produce a different lunch menu each day.
• Cater for all dietary requirements and allergens.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and high kitchen hygiene standards.
• Work effectively in an open kitchen, providing excellent communication and customer service.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef with a strong background in a variety of cuisines.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Strong menu planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred (minimum Level 1 considered).
• Good standard of spoken English.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car or motorcycle.
• Must be based within 20 miles of Newton Abbot.
• Working Hours
• Monday to Friday.
• Typical hours: 5:00am - 4:00pm .
• Flexibility is essential, as filming schedules can change at short notice.
• Additional Information
• Self-employed position.
• Contract runs from 31 July to 22 October .
• Further work may be available after the contract ends.
• There is also the possibility of spending approximately 10 days working in Jersey during the contract.
• If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role in the film catering industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Location: Within 20 miles of Newton Abbot Rate: £16 per hour Contract: Friday 31 July - 22 October (with opportunities for further work afterwards) We are looking for an experienced and reliable Head Chef to lead our kitchen on a busy film catering production. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating varied, high-quality meals each day.

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