Chef Supervisor

Grow and Thrive Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour

Paid mileage

Term-time hours

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Supervisor to oversee the school's catering facility in Macclesfield. You will drive to the central kitchen, collect meals, load transport containers, and ensure safe delivery and high-quality service for students and staff.

Lasting term-time role with 20 hours per week, paying £15 per hour plus paid mileage. This position emphasizes leadership, food safety, and delivering a superior dining experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Experience in a supervisory role within a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Craft skills with fresh ingredients and quality cooking.

Responsibilities

• Collect meals from central kitchen and transport safely to schools.
• Load and secure transport containers to prevent spills.
• Deliver meals to destination on a strict daily schedule.
• Set up serving stations at the school in a clean, welcoming manner.
• Serve meals to students and staff with correct portions and dietary needs.
• Clear up leftovers and clean the serving area at end of day.

Skills

Driving licence

Supervisory experience

Health and safety knowledge

Fresh ingredients

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, ready to assist with operational responsibility for your school's catering facility! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offerings in the region!

Your responsibilities will include

• Food Collection: Safely drive your own vehicle to the central production kitchen to collect hot and cold prepared meals, beverages, and supplies
• Safe Loading: Load and secure specialised food transport containers into the vehicle to prevent spills and damage during transit.
• Delivery: Transport food to the destination school on a strict daily schedule to ensure meals are ready for specific service times.
• Service Setup: Unload food and equipment at the destination school and set up the serving stations in a clean, organised, and welcoming manner.
• Meal Service: Serve food to students and staff, ensuring correct portion sizes and catering to specific dietary requirements or allergies as instructed.
• End-of-Day Duties: Safely pack up leftover food, clean the serving area, and empty containers and equipment.

About you

• We're looking for a passionate supervisor who is ready to drive excellence. You'll need:
• Fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a fast paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car

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!
• 20 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?
• £15 per hour plus paid mileage
• 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.