School Kitchen Lead Chef - Fresh Menus & Weekday Hours

Grow and Thrive Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services in Derby is seeking a passionate Chef in a school setting to lead the kitchen, plan nutritious menus and deliver high-quality meals for students and staff. You will mentor a kitchen team, ensure strict food hygiene and health and safety standards, and handle school catering requests and special events with professionalism.

This role offers stable hours Monday to Friday during term time and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering environment with fresh ingredients.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Certification in Food Hygiene levels 2 & 3 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Menu Excellence: Expert preparation of menus using fresh ingredients.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Safety Champion: Ensure strict compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Excellent Hospitality: Manage high-quality hospitality requests for schools and events.
• Building Community: Develop strong relationships with school clients and students.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 certificates

Job description

Aspens Services in Derby is seeking a passionate Chef in a school setting to lead the kitchen, plan nutritious menus and deliver high-quality meals for students and staff. You will mentor a kitchen team, ensure strict food hygiene and health and safety standards, and handle school catering requests and special events with professionalism.

This role offers stable hours Monday to Friday during term time and opportunities for development.