Responsibilities
* Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen
* Having full 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 & procedures, and legislation
Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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
About Aspens Services Ltd
Aspens Services Ltd is a market‑leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children. By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company, and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join the team.
Role Details
Firstly, fantastic hours. You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!
* A fixed‑term contract for 23 weeks, based around term time
* 35 hours per week, with no late nights
* £14.50 per hour
Benefits
* Working for a fast‑growing, ambitious company – there is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
* A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone. Please note, we do 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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