Head Chefs

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Head Chef - Public Sector Facility

Location: Birmingham B16

Pay Rate: £20.17 per hour (inc. holiday pay)

Sector: Catering / Government Facility

We are seeking a resilient and experienced

Head Chef (Grade K2) to lead catering operations at a

Ministry of Justice site in Bilston. This role offers a structured working environment, managing the culinary output and high-standard service for a public sector residential facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Management: Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, and high-volume service to strict timelines.

Team Leadership: Supervise, rota, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a disciplined, high-performing environment.

Compliance: Maintain total adherence to Health & Safety, Food Hygiene (HACCP), and site security protocols.

Inventory Control: Manage stock ordering, rotation, waste reduction, and budgets.

Menu Planning: Create nutritious, compliant menus catering to various dietary needs.

Requirements:

Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Professional Cookery/Catering AND Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene.

Experience: Proven track record as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-volume, high-pressure environments (institutional, public sector, or large-scale hospitality).

Skills: Strong HACCP knowledge and proficiency with industrial kitchen equipment (combi ovens, bulk vessels)