Executive Chef

Our Executive Chef’s are the driving force behind our creative, and highly nutritious menus. Passionate about working with fresh ingredients, and holding strong knowledge of food and best practice within kitchens, in this role you will be bringing our offering to life whilst supporting our team of Chefs to deliver an amazing experience to all staff and students.

This is a ‘hands-on’ position and therefore a passion for working with fresh food and highly nutritious menus is a must! Key leadership skill, an ability to develop people and strong cooking and food preparation skill is the ideal mix for this position.

• Working to achieve maximum nutrition in each meal while exciting the taste buds of everyone

• Offering guidance to our on-site team and leading by example to deliver an outstanding experience for all diners

• Keep a safe environment by adhering to all H&S, Food Safety and Hygiene policies, ensuring they are relevant at all times

• Using creativity to devise new menus and products, taking note of dietary requirements

• Acting as a ‘brand ambassador’ and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers and providers

You’ll currently work in a development or senior culinary role and can demonstrate creativity and flair in the food you produce. With strong industry acumen, you keep up to date with industry trends, developments and innovations.

• Strong, hands-on experience working with fresh food within busy environments – experience within education centres would be a bonus!

• Training will be provided but a Level 3 Food Safety certificate is preferred

• A proactive and creative mind that can devise innovative menus and find systematic ways of working to promote an organised workplace, even in high pressure moments

• Exemplary understanding of kitchen procedures and compliance such as H&S, Food Safety and Hygiene

• Knowledge of training people and supporting their development.

• Management skills - You will be managing a team of 7-8 employees.

At Palmer & Howells, we recognise that food is more than what you eat, and we also recognise that our staff are more than what’s on the surface!

The School you will be working in is based in Liverpool, it offers an inspiring and challenging Catholic education to over 1200 children from across the City and further afield.

Firstly, fantastic hours. You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas! You’ll also benefit from:

• 40 hours per week – with no late nights

• Working 42.4 weeks per year based around term time – what could you do with all that time off?

• Highly competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per year - Based on experience.

• Location - Stanley, Liverpool.

• Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career

• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Palmer & Howells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, along with their protection. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS)