Contract Type: Fixed term contract until July 2026
Working Hours: 30 hours per week working between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm (term time only)
Salary: Grade E - £27,711 - £30,060 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Worker Type: On-site worker
Location:Various sites across Nottingham City, Mansfield and Derby areas, must be willing to travel - own vehicle required, and limited business use insurance is essential.
Are you passionate about fresh, vibrant food and ready to make a real difference in young lives? Nottingham Catering, one of the UK's leading Local Authority catering providers, is looking for a talented and inspirational Development Chef to help shape the future of school and commercial catering across our schools and facilities.
In this exciting role, you'll lead the way in creating a modern, dynamic, and nutritious food offer that delights pupils and supports healthy lifestyles. You'll be at the heart of our mission to transform school meals-bringing creativity, innovation, and excellence to every plate.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .
About the Role
* Inspire and develop our catering teams to deliver exceptional food and service.
* Work alongside our management team to ensure all kitchens run to a high standard. Conduct audits and provide recommendations for improvements.
* Design and implement fresh, seasonal menus, working alongside the food development officer, to ensure that we meet School Food Standards and Food for Life criteria.
* Collaborate with schools, pupils, and staff to create bespoke menus that reflect local tastes and needs.
* Shining a spotlight on our school meal offer by attending school events to promote our menus and food through taster sessions and demonstrations.
* Support and upskill our school cooks, helping them grow their craft and confidence.
* Drive continuous improvement across our schools and commercial catering operations, serving over 2 million meals a year.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Have a background in high-standard catering with a passion for fresh, wholesome food.
* Possess strong culinary skills, creativity, and an eye for detail.
* Be a natural leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a difference.
* Be someone who's excited to bring the latest food trends and flavours into school kitchens.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here
For informal enquiries,please contact Nottingham Catering, by telephone on 0115 8765432 or by email at servicestoschools@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: 15th August 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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