Head Chef

Grow and Thrive Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Head Chef to lead a school catering facility in Epsom. You will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, driving quality, and delivering exceptional dining experiences within a school setting.

You will manage costs, supervise staff, and develop menus aligned with monthly promotions. This role offers a term-time schedule with a 40-hour week and a salary of £35,000 per annum, with DBS disclosure as part of safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Craft skills with fresh ingredients to deliver high-quality food.
• Strong supervisory experience with coaching and inspiring teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with controlling costs across stock, food and labour.
• Supervise and develop kitchen team to maintain excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive monthly promotions and events.
• Ensure standards, systems and legislation are met.

Skills

Hands-On Excellence

Motivational Leader

Safety Focus

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 Head Chef to join our team and become a driving force behind an exceptional school catering facility! This isn’t just cooking; it’s a chance to use your flair and originality to elevate the entire dining experience and help establish this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!

You’ll be a key player, assisting with both the operations excellence and financial performance of your kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour

Supervise, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.

Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.

Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met

About You

We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Chef Supervisor ready to take ownership of the kitchen’s day-to-day success. If you’re a dynamic chef who thrives on leading by example and driving standards, you’ll need:

Hands-On Excellence: You have fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.

Motivational Leader:Proven supervisory experience—you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a happy, high-performing team.

Safety Focus: Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

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!

40 hours per week

39 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?

£35,000 per annum

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.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today!

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.