Head Chef

Head Chef

Bedford

£16.03 per hour

Bedford Citizens Housing Association, BCHA, is housing and care provider in Bedford. We are committed to providing high quality care, support and housing in Bedford.

BCHA has a vacancy for a Head Chef. This is a varied role that involves supporting the Catering Manager in delivering a consistent, high-quality food service to all customers, including residents, staff, and visitors at Bedford Charter House and Oak Way House. The role ensures that all food safety standards and legal obligations are fully enforced and adhered to. The Head Chef will also deputise for the Catering Manager and take full responsibility in their absence.

We offer a great working environment in new purpose built building, a friendly team and the ability to make a significant positive contribution to the lives of our residents.

In addition, we offer a wide range of benefits to employees:

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days
Travel expenses
Free onsite car parking
Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
Free life assurance cover
Ongoing training and development programmes

Summary:

To support the Catering Manager in delivering a consistent, high-quality food service to all customers, including residents, staff and visitors at Bedford Charter House and Oak Way House. The role ensures that all food safety standards and legal obligations are fully enforced and adhered to. The Head Chef will also deputise for the Catering Manager and take full responsibility in their absence.

Person Requirements

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills
Good time management skills

Knowledge/

Experience:

Catering on a large scale to tailored diets

Experience of working in commercial kitchen

Experience of managing a team

Qualifications:

Level 3 food safety
City and guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent
HACCP Level 2 (Desirable)
COSHH (Desirable)
Food Allergens (Desirable)
BICS (Desirable)
Basic Health and safety (Desirable)
Level 2 in Healthy eating and special diets (Desirable)