Head Chef
We are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to lead our extensive catering operation.
The details for this post are as follows:
Information About The Post
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to lead our extensive catering operation. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Catering Manager, but with full responsibility for running the kitchen and managing daily catering for our 5,000-day students, providing dedicated service for 73 boarding students, and our growing in-house hospitality provision.
Our ideal candidate will be a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with extensive experience in high-volume catering (ideally 2000+ meals daily). A strong, inspirational leader with a track record of managing and developing large kitchen brigades (15-20 staff). Exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and a passion for delivering fresh, high-quality food. In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations. Excellent financial acumen, with experience in menu costing, budgeting, and waste reduction. Someone who thrives under pressure, is highly organised, and possesses strong communication skills and an individual with empathy and a genuine interest in catering for young people.
We offer a stimulating environment where your culinary vision can flourish, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as soon as applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
How To Apply
Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.
If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.