Lead Chef

Maidstone, Kent
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Position: Lead Chef - Food Distribution Single Site

Salary: £14.00 P/H - £27,300 P/A 

Location: Aylesford

Hours: 37.5 hours (Full time & Permanent position)

Shift Patterns: Shift patterns will vary, but you will have your rota well in advance. Candidates must be flexible to work some weekends and bank holidays too.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Catering Manager in a blue-chip company for their distribution centres in the retail supermarket sector.

There may be occasional cover for sick leave/ holidays. The role is a hands on role and the successful candidate will have a supportive approach towards the team.

Key responsibilities: -

Covering cooking duties at least 2 days a week, and stepping in during holidays and sickness cover
Managing ordering, stock taking, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly
Supporting the overall kitchen management, including team supervision
Management and control of all food production in the units
Consideration of all dietary requirements
Menus - completion, planning & promotions
Ordering of all aspects, storage, and stock control
Preparation of staff rotas and staffing during holidays
Develop & maintain excellent client and customer relationships
Delivery of all KPI's
Responsible for all H&S & legislative regulations in relation to food production and services
Management and control of all budgets
Candidate's background: -

Experience in catering/ chef supervisory/ management, a passion for food and an eye for detail
Experienced chef in catering management
Strong leader & financially astute
Experience of catering for up to 500 staff each day at each site
Used to high volume catering
Good interpersonal skills with a positive outlook
Our client is looking to hire immediately and on a permanent basis.

Candidates should forward their CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED

Job Info
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Job Title:
Lead Chef
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£27300 Per annum
Posted:
Jun 23rd 2025
Closes:
Jul 24th 2025
Sector:
Catering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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