Group Chef: Lead School Dining & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Alsager; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Mon–Fri work pattern

Employee benefits app

Online GP & EAP

Pension & life assurance

Generous holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Internal promotions

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Group Chef to lead the culinary offer across several Cheshire schools (Nantwich, Alsager, Crewe and Macclesfield). You will develop menus, train and support catering teams, and drive quality across sites.

You’ll work with School stakeholders and the Group Manager to shape engaging concepts while maintaining high standards. A DBS check is required and driving is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food service.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• The ability to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Developing exciting, nutritious and engaging menus.
• Working closely with the Group Manager and school stakeholders to create outstanding food concepts.
• Leading and supporting catering teams across multiple locations.
• Driving food quality, consistency and innovation.
• Delivering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Monitoring food costs, waste and operating expenses.
• Championing excellent customer service and student engagement.
• Supporting the launch of new products, menus and initiatives.
• Building strong supplier relationships to ensure excellent quality and value.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety & hygiene

Budget management

Driving licence

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Group Chef to lead the culinary offer across several Cheshire schools (Nantwich, Alsager, Crewe and Macclesfield). You will develop menus, train and support catering teams, and drive quality across sites.

You’ll work with School stakeholders and the Group Manager to shape engaging concepts while maintaining high standards. A DBS check is required and driving is preferred.