Head Chef

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations within a busy school environment. This is a full-time role that will be required to plan and execute meals across a 7- day menu including breakfast, lunches and dinner focus on delivering high-quality, nutritious and suitable meals to students and staff.

The Head Chef we are looking for is someone who wants to work in a supporting and caring environment and is will to be supporting and caring to their staff, the client and the students they will cater for on a day-to-day basis, this is an opportunity for a chef seeking a long-term career. Not just a job.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and supervise the daily kitchen operation and kitchen team.
• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals.
• Maintain quality and consistency.
• Manage all aspects of HACCP, food safety and WHS.
• Control food, labour and stock costs.
• Ordering and inventory.
• Train and develop staff.
• Roster management.
• Liaise with stakeholders.
• General Administration.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar leadership role.
• Current working with children checks or ability to obtain.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• School or large-scale catering experience preferred.
• Menu planning, ordering and cost control.
• HACCP knowledge.

Successful applicants will be residing in Sydney at the time of application and have full working rights.