Catering Chef

North Hertfordshire College; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Hertfordshire College in Stevenage is seeking a talented Chef to join our catering team. As lead Chef you’ll run the kitchen alongside students and staff, delivering high-quality meals and hands-on teaching in a busy education environment.

You will manage menus, stock, and costing within a weekly budget, ensure Food Safety compliance, and support safeguarding and equality. The role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations and deliver consistently high-quality meals for staff and learners.
• Work alongside students, supporting their development and confidence in hospitality skills.
• Plan and implement menus ensuring quality within budget and food safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with Government Food Standards and Health & Safety policies.

Job description

# Catering ChefEmployer: North Hertfordshire CollegeLocation: Stevenage, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: 24755Posted: 30th July 2026Expires: 10th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1567120* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintSALARY: £24,755 per annum FTE, plus benefitsJOB TYPE: PermanentHOURS: 37 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (may include evenings and weekends)LOCATION: StevenageAbout the Role:Ready to stir things up?We’re on the lookout for a talented Chef to join an exciting new venture at our Stevenage site! You’ll play a key role in running the kitchen and working alongside our students, helping to create delicious food for both staff and learners.This isn’t just any kitchen role — it’s your chance to inspire the next generation and while doing what you love, You will be working whilst supporting a wide range of different levels of ability, of young people to develop their confidence and customer service skills and could be your first step into educationThis could be the perfect recipe for you if you:Love all things Hospitality & Catering and are passionate about supporting young people to grow, learn, and reach their full potentialBring a professional, friendly, and approachable vibe, with great communication and people skillsStay cool under pressure, are super organised, and have a sharp eye for detailAbout the Organisation:The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16-18 year olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.Job DescriptionRole and ResponsibilitiesAs our lead Chef, you’ll be the face of Stevenage Deli and deliver a consistently exceptional experience to our staff and students working in a team, whilst assisting and supporting each other with the day to day running of the outlet in both a Front of House and Back of House role and to support students in providing a daily food service adhering to our high expectationsPlanning and implementing new and exciting menu concepts in alignment with our Hitchin Deli whilst keeping to a strict food budget both on a daily, weekly and monthly basisSupport of the teaching sessions in ensuring that the commercial areas and the stock is correctly managed and the ordering and checking in of deliveries where appropriate are correctly carried outStock management and rotation and a joint responsibility for supporting the safe Food Safety practices across the departmentWorking with the tutors and students ensuring that the public areas are ready for services including cleaning daily, weekly and monthly cleaningEnsuring that all food and drink is prepared, cooked and served in strict accordance with the Government’s Food Standards and Health & Safety Policy and other relevant legislation including Natashas lawWorking alongside the Head of Department ensuring that all Environmental Health paperwork is completed and updated regularlyAssisting when required during practical teaching sessions in the Hart Kitchens Hub to include working with studentsProvide cover in the absence Hospitality & Catering staff in other areas if required including HitchinGeneral dutiesTo contribute to the effective management and promotion of equality and diversityTo work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.To promote with staff and students the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and come into contact with.To work at all times in accordance with North Hertfordshire College’s policies and procedures.To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are appropriate to the grade of the postThis job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification.### Safeguarding Statement:The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also an offence to apply for a role if you have been barred from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have been shortlisted for a role and are within the guidelines of KCSIE, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. If any incidents or issues are identified, the Group might want to explore these with you at the interview. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.