Head Chef

Head Chef - Cawdor Barracks Salary: £33909 per annumFull-time 5 days out of 7 - Shifts between 6.30am and 8pm We''re recruiting a Head Chef for a new role at Cawdor Barracks, leading a catering operation serving up to 60 Service Personnel. This position is ideal for an experienced contract catering chef who enjoys being hands-on, developing their team, and managing a well-structured kitchen in a military environment. You''ll take full responsibility for the kitchen operation, leading a team of six and ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service delivery. ? What you''ll be doing Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for Service PersonnelLeading a hands-on kitchen operation, setting the standard from the frontManaging daily feeding activities in line with contract requirementsLine managing and developing a team of 6Training, coaching, and supporting team members to build capability and confidenceManaging food ordering, stock control, audits, and minimising wasteEnsuring excellent food presentation, consistency, and service standardsMaintaining full compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulationsTaking ownership of kitchen audits, paperwork, and compliance checks ? What we''re looking for Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, ideally within contract cateringExperience managing and developing kitchen teamsStrong knowledge of stock management, ordering, and auditing processesConfident trainer with experience ..... full job details .....