Group School Chef: Lead Menus & Teams Across Sites

Aramark Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only contract

Excellent work-life balance

Employee benefits app

Online GP and EAP

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Group Chef to lead across multiple school sites in the Cheshire area, including Nantwich, Alsager, Crewe and Macclesfield. You will develop menus, mentor catering teams, manage quality and costs, and drive innovative dining experiences for students and staff.

Join a role offering term-time only pattern with school holidays off, opportunities for career progression, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food service.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A 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

• Develop exciting, nutritious and engaging menus across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with the Group Manager and school stakeholders to create outstanding food concepts.
• Lead and support catering teams across locations; drive quality, consistency and innovation.
• Deliver projects from concept through to implementation.
• Monitor food costs, waste and operating expenses.
• Champion excellent customer service and student engagement.
• Support the launch of new products, menus and initiatives.
• Build strong supplier relationships for quality and value.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Catering leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Budget management

Organisational skills

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Group Chef to lead across multiple school sites in the Cheshire area, including Nantwich, Alsager, Crewe and Macclesfield. You will develop menus, mentor catering teams, manage quality and costs, and drive innovative dining experiences for students and staff.

Join a role offering term-time only pattern with school holidays off, opportunities for career progression, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and DBS checks.