Head Chef
Location: Within 20 miles of Newton Abbot
Rate: £16 per hour
Contract: Friday 31 July – 22 October (with opportunities for further work afterwards)
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Head Chef to lead our kitchen on a busy film catering production. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating varied, high-quality meals each day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a small kitchen team of 3.
- Plan and prepare daily menus.
- Cook approximately 100 covers per day, including: Full cooked breakfast; Three freshly prepared lunch options (meat, fish, and vegan).
- Produce a different lunch menu each day.
- Cater for all dietary requirements and allergens.
- Manage food ordering and stock control.
- Maintain cleaning schedules and high kitchen hygiene standards.
- Work effectively in an open kitchen, providing excellent communication and customer service.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef with a strong background in a variety of cuisines.
- Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
- Strong menu planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred (minimum Level 1 considered).
- Good standard of spoken English.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car or motorcycle.
- Must be based within 20 miles of Newton Abbot.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday.
- Typical hours: 5:00am – 4:00pm.
- Flexibility is essential, as filming schedules can change at short notice.
Additional Information
- Self-employed position.
- Contract runs from 31 July to 22 October.
- Further work may be available after the contract ends.
- There is also the possibility of spending approximately 10 days working in Jersey during the contract.
If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding role in the film catering industry, we’d love to hear from you.
West Country Film Catering has been specialising in location catering for over 3o years. We cater for all kinds of dietary needs, offering a wide variety of cuisine from around the world.
We pride ourselves on the care we provide to our cast and crew members to ensure they receive a healthy, nutritious, balanced diet that gets them through the long days and nights on set, making mealtimes something to look forward to.
80 percent of our business is repeat orders, so we must be providing a good service and getting it right!.
We are currently catering for our 30th series of the BBC award winning series of Casualty, there Saturday night centre piece.
