Head Chef Position in London

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within budget.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals as required.
• Provide for special dietary requirements (Kosher, Halal, vegan, vegetarian).
• Recruitment of kitchen team members
• Auditing & ensuring the kitchen adheres to EHO Regulations
• Follows the IDDSI framework and ensuring all dietary requirements are met
• Good Leadership skills
• Timely production of a 4 week kitchen rota
• Assist with training of the kitchen team.
• Development of menus using sustainable produce
• Placing orders
• Monthly stock take
• Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines.
• Oversee the food safety management system.

Skills and Expertise

• City & Guilds Level 1 & 2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)
• Basic Food/Hygiene Certificate
• Previous supervisor experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Team player