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Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and current food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, enabling our teams to deliver fantastic food experiences for children.
We provide excellent care and services to both clients and children, which has contributed to our company's successful growth. To support this rapid expansion, we are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.
The Role:
As the Chef Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality food and service, with the flair and originality to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.
Your Responsibilities:
* Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating your kitchen team
* Managing the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
* Ensuring consistent food and service standards for students and staff
* Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
* Controlling and improving costs
* Maintaining company systems, procedures, and legislation compliance
* Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are met
About You:
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to schools, with the following skills and experience:
* OND or HND qualification (advantageous but not essential)
* Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
* Knowledge of health and safety practices
* Financial understanding of gross profit management and sales targets
* Experience in a similar environment
Benefits:
Enjoy fantastic hours working Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family and no work at Christmas! This role involves:
* 35 hours per week with no late nights
* 39 weeks per year aligned with term time, offering significant time off
Additionally, you'll benefit from working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling on your career progression. We also provide a dedicated Learning & Development team to support your skill development through apprenticeships and training courses.
Please note: All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
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