Full-time Head Chef for A boys prep school in London – September Start

We are currently seeking a Head Chef to start at a boy’s prep school in September. Responsibilities include the planning, preparation and cooking of all school lunches from Monday to Friday.

The role involves cooking lunch each day for approximately 145 children and 35 teachers. The children’s food is plated, and they tend to eat simple child friendly foods, such as spaghetti bolognaise or Thai green curry with vegetables and/ or salad, followed by traditional puddings such as Eton Mess. The children will eat in their year groups, which will be approximately 25 pupils at a time.

Staff lunches are buffet style which allows you to be more creative with your cooking, preparing Ottolenghi style salads and sharing platters.

You will also be required to fulfil all necessary food ordering through long-standing suppliers of the school.

Finally, there are two ladies who work in the kitchen who will assist with food preparation and service.

Please see a listed summary of the details below:

• Location: near Earls Court, London
• Start Date: September 2024
• Client: Boys prep school
• Days working: Monday – Friday
• Holiday: School holidays – approximately 4 months a year
• Hours: 8am – 2pm (some flexibility with this)
• Menu planning required: Yes
• Dietary Requirements: There will be specific dietary requirements that you will be made aware of
• Salary: £38,000 per annum