Make a Real Difference With Your Culinary Skills Are you a creative, experienced chef who wants to shape menus, coach teams and improve school meals instead of just running a kitchen? This role puts you at the heart of developing healthy, exciting food for thousands of children — and gives you the freedom to innovate across multiple sites. About the Role An experienced Development Chef is required to work across a network of school kitchens. The successful candidate will: * Design and implement fresh, seasonal menus meeting School Food Standards and Food for Life criteria. * Coach and upskill school cooks, driving high standards across all kitchens. * Carry out audits and provide recommendations for improvement. * Showcase the school meal offer at events, taster sessions and demonstrations. * Drive continuous improvement across school and commercial catering operations serving over 2 million meals a year. Candidate Requirements Applicants should: * Have strong culinary skills and a passion for fresh, wholesome food. * Bring creativity and knowledge of current food trends. * Understand school catering standards, allergen management and compliance. * Have experience in primary school catering (or be able to adapt). * Be natural leaders with excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Hold a full driving licence and be able to travel to different locations