Senior Catering Assistant

Grow and Thrive Limited; Doddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance

Term-time schedule

22.5 hours per week

38 weeks per year

Competitive hourly pay

Career growth and development

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Supervisor to join our team and lead a school catering facility. This role blends culinary flair with operational performance to help establish this site as a standout offer in the region.

The position offers a weekday schedule during school terms: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with highly competitive hourly pay. You will supervise the kitchen, develop menus, and drive cost control and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with craft skills and a commitment to using fresh ingredients.
• Proven supervisory experience with ability to coach and inspire a team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and improving controllable costs including stock, food and labour.
• Supervise, coach, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through monthly promotions and events.
• Ensure standards, systems and legislation are met.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Leadership

Health and safety

Job description

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Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The Role

We’re seeking an ambitious Chef Supervisor to join our team and become a driving force behind an exceptional school catering facility! This isn’t just cooking; it’s a chance to use your flair and originality to elevate the entire dining experience and help establish this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!

You’ll be a key player, assisting with both the operations excellence and financial performance of your kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with the managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour
• Supervise, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met

About You

We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Chef Supervisor ready to take ownership of the kitchen’s day-to-day success. If you’re a dynamic chef who thrives on leading by example and driving standards, you’ll need:

Hands-On Excellence

You have fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.

Motivational Leader

Proven supervisory experience—you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a happy, high-performing team.

Safety Focus

Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

22.5 hours per week

38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?

Highly Competitive Hourly Pay

Career Growth and Development

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.