Overview
Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. We encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to provide fantastic food experiences for the children.
The Role
As the Cook Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility, focusing on delivering the highest quality of food and service as well as having 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 the team in your kitchen
* Having control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
* Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff
* Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
* Managing and improving all controllable costs
* Overseeing menu development
* Maintaining company systems and procedures, and legislation
* Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are met
About You / Qualifications
* OND or HND qualified (not a deal-breaker, but would be advantageous)
* Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
* Knowledge of health and safety practices
* Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets
* Line management experience
* Experience within a similar environment
What You’ll Be Working
* 32.5 hours per week, with no late nights
* Working 39 weeks per year based around term time
* £18,000 per annum
Benefits
* Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with clear career progression
* A dedicated L&D team to support your development, including apprenticeships and training courses
Please note, we expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
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