Head Chef

Role Description

We are looking for a talented professional Head Chef to lead one of our busy production kitchens and ensure the highest standard of catering is maintained at all times.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to produce fresh food to a very high standard on a large scale to a busy conference and student market. You will need experience in all areas of food production including fine dining to be successful in this role.

You will possess City & Guilds 706/1/2 and or NVQ 3 as well as an intermediate food hygiene qualification and a minimum 2 years’ experience of working in a supervisory position in a high-volume catering environment.

You will have previous people and business management experience along with customer care skills, proven staff management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Hours of work will be 37 per week on a “5 days out of 7” basis but there is a need for flexibility to support business demand. There may be a proportion of evening and weekend work on an ad hoc basis however it is unlikely that there will be split shifts.

The salary offered is £29,500 per annum.

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including;

• 38 days annual leave, including 8 statutory public holidays (pro rata)
• Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
• Company pension scheme and work place pension scheme
• Discount scheme with local and national retailers, restaurants and tradesmen
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, childcare vouchers and campus nursery
• 10% off at campus Nisa Supermarkets and on-campus catering outlets
• A supportive and friendly working environment

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time.

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork