Head Chef - Didcot £40,716 per annum Monday - Friday role! Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is home to over 200 organisations and a dynamic community of more than 7,000 scientists, engineers, and innovators. As the site rapidly expands towards 2028, we’re scaling our food operations to match – and we need a creative, organised, and passionate Head Chef to help lead the charge.This is not just another kitchen role. It’s an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking catering leadership team, where innovation, sustainability, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.About the roleAs Head Chef, you’ll oversee food production from our Central Production Kitchen, ensuring consistent quality across five diverse contracts on campus:Lightbox Café: Fresh grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, and daily soupsM2 Café: Pre-packaged grab-and-go offeringsSNAP: Full daily offer for approx. 120 people, including hot food, pastries, soups, and salad barHospitality Services: From lay and leave setups to bespoke high-end events.Our ideal candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a multi-site, high-volume or production kitchen environmentStrong leadership, organisational, and people management skillsPassion for great food, seasonality, and fresh ingredientsComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environmentExcellent knowledge of Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen managementA collaborative mindset with a positive and proactive attitudeAbout UsWe connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive cateringAt Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.We\'re people-powered at EurestJob Reference: com/2509/41425001/52639614/SU #Eurest
