Group Chef

Adecco; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a Group Chef to manage food services across several sites in Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food standards, overseeing food production, and menu planning. Candidates should have a relevant food production qualification and strong experience in catering management. This permanent, term-time role offers a competitive salary and supports a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

All fuel expenses covered

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Food production or chef qualification (e.g., 706/1) is essential.
• Craft Trainer Award (CTA) is desirable.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food standards and preparation techniques.
• Oversee food production for efficiency across multiple sites.
• Design menus that cater to nutritional needs.

Skills

Food production

Staff training

Communication

Education

Food production or chef qualification

GCSE in English and Maths

Tools

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Group Chef
Salary: 30,000 pa
Location: Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire (several sites)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Weekly Hours: 40
Start Date: ASAP

About Mellors

Mellors is an award-winning family business established in 1840. They aim to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. They use the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn’t cost the earth, with sustainability at the heart of everything they do.

Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people.

Key Requirements

• Food Standards: Ensure compliance with ingredients, preparation techniques, portions, cooking methods, and presentation.
• Best practises: Share and implement food innovation ideas across multiple sites.
• Food Production Management: Oversee and assess production methods for efficiency.
• Menu Planning: Create menus that cater to nutritional needs and customer preferences.
• Purchasing Control: Work closely with nominated suppliers for optimal ingredient sourcing.
• Marketing Support: Contribute to marketing strategies for our culinary offerings.
• Catering Innovation: Motivate staff and drive creativity within the team.

Additional Duties

• Deliver engaging food assemblies and workshops in schools, promoting the Mellors brand.
• Collaborate with the food development team to create and showcase new food concepts.
• Conduct taster sessions for key contracts to highlight our delicious offerings.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Design company competitions to inspire excellence within teams.

Qualifications

• Food production or chef qualification (e.g., 706/1).
• Craft Trainer Award (CTA) desirable.
• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience

• Proven experience in a chef or catering management role, particularly within large or multi-site operations.
• Strong background in large-scale food production and staff training.
• Proficient in IT (Word and Excel) and presentation skills for engaging groups of all ages.

Desirable Skills

• A true passion for training and empowering staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A keen interest in food with diverse knowledge from various catering sectors.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment and uphold high standards of excellence.

Flexibility

This role may involve early starts and occasional overnight stays, so a flexible approach is essential.

The Benefits and Perks

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, all fuel expenses covered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Next Step

Please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. Mellors is committed to being an inclusive employer. You can expect to receive an update on your application within two working days. Thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.