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Head Chef

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Head Chef

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Join The Team

We are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to join and lead the kitchen for an independent school location in Ipswich.

The school caters for around 450 pupils and staff each day, from Nursery through to Sixth Form. The catering operation provides breakfast, lunch, supper, and both internal and external hospitality services. Operating 52 weeks a year, seven days a week, the role follows a 5 days out of 7 working pattern. Free on-site parking is available.

Whether you're an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity and leadership in a fresh food environment.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, working under the direction of the Executive Head Chef and delivering exceptional food across a varied service, and creating exciting seasonal menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys cooking from scratch, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about developing both people and food.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the kitchen team across breakfast, lunch, supper and hospitality services.

Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Ensure food is prepared to company brand standards and specifications, maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety.

Deliver excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Support the development and training of the kitchen team.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step.

A genuine passion for fresh food and exceptional customer service.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Creativity and enthusiasm for producing innovative seasonal menus.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Experience within a fresh food, high-volume catering environment.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career within a supportive and professional environment. You'll enjoy working with quality ingredients, and lead a dedicated team while making a real impact every day.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40,000

Free meals whilst on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts at major retailers, restaurants and gyms

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Team and company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

If you're a passionate chef looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding fresh food, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career

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