Executive Development Mobile Chef – Scotland (Education Sector)
Full-time | 40 hours/week | Day shifts (occasional evenings/weekends) | Travel expenses paid | £47,000 circa per annum
Are you a passionate, innovative chef with a flair for leadership and a love for developing talent? Ready to take your skills on the road and cook in some of Scotland’s most prestigious, historic Independent Schools?
We’re looking for a dynamic Executive Development Mobile Chef to join our elite culinary team – a true food ambassador who thrives on variety, challenge, and the opportunity to shape the future of school dining.
As our Development Mobile Chef, you'll step into the kitchens of Scotland’s top Independent Schools, supporting, developing, and inspiring kitchen teams, while ensuring exceptional food standards are met – and exceeded.
Whether covering for Executive or Head Chefs, launching exciting new initiatives, or leading on VIP and special events, you’ll be at the forefront of culinary excellence in education.
Step into leadership roles when needed, keeping kitchens running at top performance
Drive innovation in menus and food presentation aligned with our sector-leading food strategy
Train, coach, and mentor kitchen brigades – raise the bar, build confidence, spark creativity
Collaborate with onsite teams to roll out exciting food concepts, new openings & seasonal menus
Deliver memorable experiences at high-profile school events (think summer balls, galas, conferences)
Be a subject matter expert on food safety, school food standards, and compliance
A highly skilled chef with proven experience in high-volume, quality food service, ideally in the education or contract catering sector
Able to travel across Scotland to support various school sites (travel expenses covered)
Food Safety Level 3, NVQ 2+ or equivalent preferred
Experience in fine dining, large team management or multi-site operations, a bonus!
Knowledge of food safety, H&S, COSHH
Financial awareness – costing, budgeting, stock control
A positive, can-do attitude and flexible approach
This is a career-defining opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry, in settings that shape future leaders. You’ll help craft exceptional food experiences, influence culinary direction, and mentor rising stars – all while working in Scotland’s most beautiful and inspiring educational environments.
Ready to stir things up and elevate school dining? Apply now and bring your passion, creativity, and leadership to the forefront of food innovation.
Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
~ An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
~24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
~ Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
~ Membership in Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
~ Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
~ A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.
Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey. Vibrant communities. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Sodexo are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children within schools.