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Requirements

Vocational training in Kitchen Management, Cooking and Gastronomy, Kitchen Management, or related qualifications. Additional training in team management, cost control, food safety, or nutrition will be valued. Valid Food Handler Certification. Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems and food safety regulations. Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role. Experience in communal kitchens, school canteens, residential facilities, hospitals, or organized catering will be highly valued. Ability to manage teams, organize shifts, and coordinate daily service. Skills in planning, purchasing management, stock control, and resource optimization. Leadership, communication, and incident resolution skills. Work permit for Spain / European Union. Availability to start in October 2026.

Benefits

Stable full-time position. Indefinite contract. Salary according to collective agreement and experience. Join a consolidated and leading educational center. Collaborative work environment focused on excellence. Professional stability within a prestigious educational institution.

Job Description

Colegio Manuel Peleteiro is a leading private educational center located in Santiago de Compostela, with a strong track record in the holistic education of its students and a firm commitment to academic excellence and the well-being of its entire educational community. The school offers a dining service that plays a fundamental role in the daily life of the center, ensuring high-quality, safe, and balanced meals for its students and staff. We are currently looking to hire a Head Chef to lead the center's kitchen service, with an indefinite contract and a planned start date in October 2026.✅ The ideal candidate should have:Vocational training in Kitchen Management, Cooking and Gastronomy, Kitchen Management, or related qualifications. Additional training in team management, cost control, food safety, or nutrition will be valued. Valid Food Handler Certification. Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems and food safety regulations. Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role. Experience in communal kitchens, school canteens, residential facilities, hospitals, or organized catering will be highly valued. Ability to manage teams, organize shifts, and coordinate daily service. Skills in planning, purchasing management, stock control, and resource optimization. Leadership, communication, and incident resolution skills. Work permit for Spain / European Union. Availability to start in October 2026.📌 Main responsibilities:Coordinate and supervise the daily operation of the center's kitchen. Organize and distribute tasks for the kitchen team. Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and food safety standards. Supervise the preparation and presentation of menus. Manage orders, stock control, and inventories. Ensure proper food preservation and storage. Ensure compliance with current health regulations. Optimize resources and minimize food waste. Collaborate with the school management in the planning and continuous improvement of the dining service. Manage incidents and ensure proper service delivery to the educational community.🎁 We offer:Stable full-time position. Indefinite contract. Salary according to collective agreement and experience. Join a consolidated and leading educational center. Collaborative work environment focused on excellence. Professional stability within a prestigious educational institution.🌍 Diversity and Inclusion:Colegio Manuel Peleteiro is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We promote equal opportunities regardless of race, color, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, or age, and we actively support diversity and inclusion throughout our community. If you share our values and believe in inclusive, high-quality education, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Need a visa? No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain. See which routes exist