School Catering Chef Manager: Lead & Innovate (Term-Time)

Grow and Thrive Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16 per hour

35 hours/week

38 weeks/year

Term-time only

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager in Wakefield to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, drive menu development, and maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role offers term-time hours (Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week, 38 weeks/year) at £16 per hour, with a focus on profitability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management.
• Craft skills using fresh ingredients to deliver quality food.
• Proven experience in line management to coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: manage and improve all controllable costs (stock, food and labour).
• Team leadership: lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team.
• Culinary innovation: oversee menu development and drive sales through promotions.
• Quality assurance: ensure standards, systems and legislation are followed through audits.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Menu development

Health & safety

Coaching staff

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager in Wakefield to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, drive menu development, and maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role offers term-time hours (Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week, 38 weeks/year) at £16 per hour, with a focus on profitability and continuous improvement.