Head Chef - Education

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Are you passionate about fresh, healthy, and exciting food ? Do you want to make a real difference in childrens lives while leading a talented catering team? Laurel Park School is looking for a Head Chef Educator to create delicious, nutritious meals that fuel bright young minds and inspire a love of food. What youll do: Lead, motivate, and develop our catering team, ensuring high standards in food, hygiene, and health & safety. Deliver fresh, seasonal, and balanced meals , meeting Government and School Food Standards. Develop innovative menus, food education, and cookery projects for students and the wider community. Manage budgets, supplier relationships, stock, and event catering. Inspire students to make healthy choices through themed menus, workshops, and tastings. We offer a supportive, family-like school community where your creativity and leadership will make a real impact. Were searching for a Head Chef who is passionate about creating fresh, nutritious, and exciting meals for our students, and who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. Youll be a natural leader , able to motivate and develop a team while delivering consistently high standards in food, hygiene, and safety. Youll have: Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene, NVQ in food preparation and cooking, Minimum of Grade 4 or C (or equivalent)in English and Maths Experience leading a catering team or working as a Head Chef or catering manager. Proven skills in preparing creative, balanced meals and managing menus within budget. Knowledge in School Food Standards, allergens, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations . Confidence in teaching, engaging children with food, and promoting healthy choices . Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to manage stock, orders, and events. You are: Enthusiastic, flexible, and able to work calmly under pressure. Committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and team collaboration . Passionate about learning, trying new techniques, and inspiring others. If you love food, leadership, and making a real difference in young lives , we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our exciting food journey!
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Location:
North London
Job Type:
PartTime

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