Head Chef
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 153027 |
Summary
Head Chef
Contract: Government
Location: Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH
Hours of work: 40 (Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Chef to join a brand-new ISS contract, supporting a busy and high-profile catering operation.
This role will work closely with the Catering Manager to organise and control all aspects of the service, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with budgetary, client and company standards.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can lead a team of 10 to deliver consistent excellence, serving up to 1,000 people onsite.
The site is particularly popular for cooked breakfasts, snack pots, a deli bar, fresh baguettes and pasties.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Catering Manager and KAM to deliver a high-quality food service.
Oversee the production of meals in line with budgetary, client, company and statutory requirements.
Ensure food quality aligns with current cooking trends and high street expectations.
Plan, coordinate and order all food requirements.
Follow standard recipes and production planning in line with client numbers and company policies.
Build strong client relationships and support the introduction of new initiatives.
Maintain profitability through effective cost control and supplier compliance.
Recruit, train and lead the kitchen team, ensuring engagement and consistent service standards.
Communicate effectively with all team members and ensure prompt meal service to agreed standards.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong background in contract catering with experience managing a large kitchen team.
Previous experience in a similar Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
Experience in hospitality food production.
Level 3 Food Safety certification.
Professional, clean and well-presented at all times.
Pleasant, engaging and committed team member.
Proven record of strong attendance and reliability.
Ability to work unsupervised and confidently lead a catering operation.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant #Bepartofsomethingbigger
#aplacetobeyou #facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Government
Location: Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH
Hours of work: 40 (Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Chef to join a brand-new ISS contract, supporting a busy and high-profile catering operation.
This role will work closely with the Catering Manager to organise and control all aspects of the service, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with budgetary, client and company standards.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can lead a team of 10 to deliver consistent excellence, serving up to 1,000 people onsite.
The site is particularly popular for cooked breakfasts, snack pots, a deli bar, fresh baguettes and pasties.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Catering Manager and KAM to deliver a high-quality food service.
Oversee the production of meals in line with budgetary, client, company and statutory requirements.
Ensure food quality aligns with current cooking trends and high street expectations.
Plan, coordinate and order all food requirements.
Follow standard recipes and production planning in line with client numbers and company policies.
Build strong client relationships and support the introduction of new initiatives.
Maintain profitability through effective cost control and supplier compliance.
Recruit, train and lead the kitchen team, ensuring engagement and consistent service standards.
Communicate effectively with all team members and ensure prompt meal service to agreed standards.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong background in contract catering with experience managing a large kitchen team.
Previous experience in a similar Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
Experience in hospitality food production.
Level 3 Food Safety certification.
Professional, clean and well-presented at all times.
Pleasant, engaging and committed team member.
Proven record of strong attendance and reliability.
Ability to work unsupervised and confidently lead a catering operation.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant #Bepartofsomethingbigger
#aplacetobeyou #facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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