Chef Manager
Point 14 on the SFCA Support Staff Pay scale £28,549 FTE
Permanent; Full Time, Term time Only + 1 week (0.866fte)
Start date: ASAP
Bilborough College is seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, highly organised and skilled Chef Manager to join our catering team and lead the kitchen at this highly successful and inclusive sixth form college in Nottingham.
With excellent cooking abilities, you will provide an excellent catering service to all students and staff at the College by leading the team to ensure a successful provision.
You be responsible for the preparation and cooking of the school meal (with assistance from the Kitchen staff), in line with nutritional guidelines, requirements and budget parameters
As the Chef Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the college kitchen, managing a team of kitchen staff and ensuring the smooth running of food preparation, cooking, and service. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, maintaining health and safety standards, managing budgets, and delivering outstanding food that meets the dietary needs and preferences of our students. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong passion for providing great food in a community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, train, and develop a team of kitchen staff to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen.
· Plan and create menus that are diverse, nutritious, and cater to varying dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).
· Oversee food preparation and cooking, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
· Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock control.
· Ensure all health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and allergen guidelines are followed.
· Manage kitchen budgets and control costs to ensure financial efficiency.
· Liaise with college staff and students to gather feedback and continuously improve the food offering.
· Maintain a positive and efficient working environment for the team.
The successful candidate will have sound organisation and administration expertise, good IT skills and the personal qualities to deliver a high level of service in a busy kitchen environment.
We are a Sixth Form College with a diverse student community. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within our staff team.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment screening including DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For further information, please call 0115 851 5861.
CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.
Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held: W/C 3rd March 2025