Development Chef – Education Catering (Term-Time)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning programme

Term-time only work pattern

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Pensionscheme

Job summary

Caterlink, a leading education sector catering specialist, is seeking a Development Chef to drive high‑quality, fresh menu development for pupils and staff. You will work with operations to create recipes aligned with client needs and purchasing constraints, while coaching on-site teams and ensuring strong execution.

Ideally you have a proven track record in education catering, excellent presentation and planning skills, and a full UK driving license with access to a car.

Qualifications

• Experience developing menus for education sector settings.
• Ability to create recipes that meet client and budget needs.
• Strong presentation, planning and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on food quality and innovative recipe development for clients.
• Build and curate recipes that meet client and Caterlink needs.
• Coach and train local on-site teams as required.
• Collaborate with purchasing and pricing teams to align menus with budgets.

Skills

Menu development

Education catering

Quality assurance

Team coaching

Job description

Caterlink, a leading education sector catering specialist, is seeking a Development Chef to drive high‑quality, fresh menu development for pupils and staff. You will work with operations to create recipes aligned with client needs and purchasing constraints, while coaching on-site teams and ensuring strong execution.

Ideally you have a proven track record in education catering, excellent presentation and planning skills, and a full UK driving license with access to a car.