Head Chef

Head Chef - Education Catering West London

Berkeley Scott the UK's leading hospitality agency is recruiting a Head Chef for one of our education clients in West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy college kitchen delivering fresh, high-quality food in a well-equipped environment. You'll manage the catering team, maintain excellent food standards, and ensure full compliance with Food Safety regulations.

Hours and Renumeration

• Monday to Friday
• 7am - 3pm
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with trial period
• £19-£20 per hour (please note that the salary is dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the catering operation
• Prepare fresh meals using standardised recipes
• Maintain Food & Health Safety standards and complete required paperwork
• Manage stock control and food ordering
• Ensure timely meal service across the site
• Support daily operations, budgets, and inventory management

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce)
• Right to Work in the UK
• 2 employment references
• Minimum 1 years' experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a similar environment
• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate and relevant Food Safety qualifications
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills

Benefits

• Join an award-winning agency with an outstanding national reputation
• Weekends off
• Overtime available for extra hours
• £50 Amazon voucher through our referral scheme (after 10 shifts completed)
• Flexible ongoing work opportunities
• Potential permanent role within a school or healthcare setting

Interested? Apply today and start work as soon as possible.