Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced chefs to work with our clients across multiple sites in the Birmingham and Wolverhampton area. Working predominantly in the education sector, your main duties will include: - Cook and prepare high quality dishes to set menu spec - Supervise all kitchen stations - Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environments - Assist the Head Chef to create menu items, reci click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Contractor
Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced chefs to work with our clients across multiple sites in the Birmingham and Wolverhampton area. Working predominantly in the education sector, your main duties will include: - Cook and prepare high quality dishes to set menu spec - Supervise all kitchen stations - Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environments - Assist the Head Chef to create menu items, reci click apply for full job details
Head Chef - Wolverhampton Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-14:30pm Pay: £17.50 per hour Weeks: Immediate start - Term time only As a head chef you will be working in a school environment, managing a team of 1 Assistant Cook and at least 4 Catering Assistants. You will be responsible for the full operations providing meals to over 400 students. Key responsibilities: Managing a school kitchen Ensure all day-to-day issues concerning staffing, performance and disciplinary procedure are actioned accordingly Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and waste management. Ensure consistent food quality and service standards Monitor and manage the kitchen budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Maintain compliance with procedures and legislations Manage allergen requirements and dietary needs Plan and create menus to meet with dietary requirements Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene requirements About You: Experience in a similar environment, ideally within education catering Strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene Excellent communication and management skills Experience handling allergen protocols Food Hygiene certifications Enhanced DBS disclosure Why Apply? Great hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-14:30pm Term time only: 39 weeks per year - enjoy extended breaks Competitive pay: £17.50 per hour Weekly payments Holiday pay accrual Contributory pension scheme Access to our bespoke Blue Arrow App - ability to view your shifts, confirm your hours and submit your timesheet, able to view additional assignments, and more If this role is for you, please click apply now! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Head Chef - Wolverhampton Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-14:30pm Pay: £17.50 per hour Weeks: Immediate start - Term time only As a head chef you will be working in a school environment, managing a team of 1 Assistant Cook and at least 4 Catering Assistants. You will be responsible for the full operations providing meals to over 400 students. Key responsibilities: Managing a school kitchen Ensure all day-to-day issues concerning staffing, performance and disciplinary procedure are actioned accordingly Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and waste management. Ensure consistent food quality and service standards Monitor and manage the kitchen budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Maintain compliance with procedures and legislations Manage allergen requirements and dietary needs Plan and create menus to meet with dietary requirements Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene requirements About You: Experience in a similar environment, ideally within education catering Strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene Excellent communication and management skills Experience handling allergen protocols Food Hygiene certifications Enhanced DBS disclosure Why Apply? Great hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-14:30pm Term time only: 39 weeks per year - enjoy extended breaks Competitive pay: £17.50 per hour Weekly payments Holiday pay accrual Contributory pension scheme Access to our bespoke Blue Arrow App - ability to view your shifts, confirm your hours and submit your timesheet, able to view additional assignments, and more If this role is for you, please click apply now! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ