School Chef & Kitchen Team Lead

Aspris; Frome; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive access to reward anddiscount

Comprehensive induction

Blue Light Card

Full-time and part-time options

No driving licence required

Free staff lunch

Free parking

Training and career progression

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Aspris is recruiting a Chef/Head Cook for a school in Frome to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff, including those with autism. You will lead a small catering team, manage budgets and ensure high standards of food hygiene. Training will be provided with opportunities for professional development.

Full-time and part-time roles available, onsite with free staff lunch and parking. A supportive, collaborative environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff with dietary needs.
• Collaborate with education staff to develop varied menus accommodating restrictions.
• Adhere to government Healthy Eating in Schools guidelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook fresh, well-balanced meals for pupils and staff.
• Collaborate with special education staff to develop menus meeting dietary needs.
• Ensure meals comply with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Maintain stock levels and accurate records of purchases and usage.
• Manage food service operations and supervise catering assistants.
• Uphold high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock management

Team leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

Level 2 Food safety certificate

Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Aspris is recruiting a Chef/Head Cook for a school in Frome to plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff, including those with autism. You will lead a small catering team, manage budgets and ensure high standards of food hygiene. Training will be provided with opportunities for professional development.

Full-time and part-time roles available, onsite with free staff lunch and parking. A supportive, collaborative environment awaits you.