Chef Supervisor

Grow and Thrive Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Supervisor to join our school catering team in Ilkeston. This role focuses on elevating the dining experience and driving performance in a fast-growing school catering operation.

You will manage kitchen operations and contribute to financial performance while leading by example to maintain high standards and exceptional quality for pupils and clients.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking skills with fresh ingredients.
• Proven supervisory experience in a kitchen.
• Strong safety and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and improving 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 monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met.

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!

30 hours per week

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

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.