Development Chef Edinburgh Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £ 44,000 per annum Hours: 40 per week As Scotland’s leading ethical, family-owned caterer, we take immense pride in our commitment to ‘Intrinsically Independent’ principles. Our culinary teams at Thomas Franks Scotland immerse themselves in the bounty of Scottish produce, crafting menus that not only satisfy the palate but also celebrate the distinctive flavours of this magnificent land. We are looking for a super talented Development Chef to join and support our growing team in Scotland. This role will play a key part in the development of the food offering along side our Head of Culinary. The role will require travel covering some contracts in the North and/or Northern Ireland. You will have worked within either the B&I contract catering sector or Independent School sector at Executive Head Chef, Executive Chef Manager or Development Chef level to be considered for this role. Key responsibilities: To support with mobilisations To support with troubleshooting at locations which require additional support To take full responsibility for driving food-based training and development programmes within the business. Supporting the business with high level hospitality and events Attending sales presentations Creating bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliers To play a supporting/mentoring role in setting food standards. Completing food costings as required Completing company bookwork Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled. To ensure that the Thomas Franks Fresh Food Standards are followed fully and wholeheartedly by all location staff; making best use of local and in-season produce and implementing appropriate action to address any areas of concern. Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed. You will have the following skills: A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skills Excellent client relationship skills An all-round team player and leader Innovation and passion for great food An organised Development Chef with attention to detail Sound financial understanding Benefits • Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). • Free meals on duty • Volunteers leave – up to one day per year. • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. • Cycle to work scheme. • Recommend a friend bonus. • Unrivalled individual training and development. • Well established apprenticeship programme. • Team & company social events. • Employee assistance programme. • Workplace pension. • Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. Disclaimer Scotland Schools All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced PVG, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the PVG Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.