Head Cook / Kitchen Manager - Catering

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 29,000+ annuallyFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Organisation","Time management","Problem-solving"]

Lead delivery of high-quality, safe and culturally appropriate catering as Head Cook at Quadrant House within Serco’s AASC contract for the Midlands and East of England. Plan menus and manage food ordering with cost control, oversee special diets, supervise and train kitchen colleagues, and maintain HACCP/food hygiene records while responding to feedback. Work in a people-centred asylum accommodation environment where meals support wellbeing, dignity, and care.

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Head Cook / Kitchen Manager - Catering

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Job Summary

Lead delivery of high-quality, safe and culturally appropriate catering as Head Cook at Quadrant House within Serco’s AASC contract for the Midlands and East of England. Plan menus and manage food ordering with cost control, oversee special diets, supervise and train kitchen colleagues, and maintain HACCP/food hygiene records while responding to feedback. Work in a people-centred asylum accommodation environment where meals support wellbeing, dignity, and care.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the delivery of catering services in line with food safety, health and safety, and operational standards.
  • •Plan menus and manage food ordering, ensuring cost control and budget adherence.
  • •Prepare and oversee provision of nutritious meals, including special diets and culturally appropriate options.
  • •Supervise and support kitchen colleagues, providing training and maintaining high standards.
  • •Maintain accurate HACCP and food hygiene records, and complete quality checks while responding to feedback or complaints.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 29,000 annually
Perks:Paid LeavePension SchemeLearning BudgetEmployee AssistanceVirtual Gp

Key Requirements

  • •Hold Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP qualifications, plus Level 2 Allergens in Catering.
  • •Have experience in a large-scale catering environment, ideally at least three years in a similar role.
  • •Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to support and motivate a team.
  • •Show excellent organisation and time management with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • •Be committed to working in a diverse, people-centred environment with care and respect.
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationOrganisationTime managementProblem-solving
Certifications:Level 3 Food SafetyLevel 3 HACCPLevel 2 Allergens in Catering

Eligibility

Security Clearance:BPSS

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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