Head Chef - Contract Catering

Head Chef - Contract Catering - Berkshire – Up to £50,000

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We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume contract catering operation within a secure corporate environment in Berkshire .
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef who enjoys fresh food, team leadership and high-volume service. We're looking for someone organised, reliable and capable of leading from the front while maintaining exceptional standards across a fast-paced operation.
The Offer
Up to £50,000 salary
Monday to Friday
Daytime hours (typically 6am–4pm)
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Free meals on shift
Company pension
Free parking on site
Strong work-life balance
Long-term career progression
The Operation
Over 1,000 people on site daily,
Large-scale contract catering operation,
Main restaurant and grab-and-go outlet,
Small hospitality offering.
Team of 10 chefs on site.
Fresh food-led environment.
The Food
Fresh food prepared on site daily.
Seasonal menu cycles.
Breakfast and lunch service.
Retail and grab-and-go concepts.
High-volume fresh food production.
Consistent focus on quality and presentation.
The Role
Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
Manage and develop the kitchen team.
Drive food quality and consistency.
Support menu planning and development.
Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.
Maintain strong standards across all food offers.
Support the wider operation and hospitality events when required.
About You
Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract catering.
Strong fresh food background. xwzovoh
Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com