School Kitchen Lead Chef - Term-Time, 30h/wk

Grow and Thrive Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food, delivering healthy, nutritious menus for students and staff in Burgess Hill. We seek a passionate Chef to lead a kitchen, craft menus, and drive quality service in a school setting.

You will oversee menu execution with fresh ingredients, manage the kitchen team, and ensure strict health, safety, and allergen standards while fostering positive relationships with school clients and pupils.

Qualifications

• Proven catering experience, especially in school dining.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Menu excellence: plan and prepare menus using fresh ingredients.
• Lead and motivate kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene, allergen, and health and safety regs.
• Deliver high-quality hospitality for school clients and events.
• Build strong relationships with school clients and students.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Health and Safety practices

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food, delivering healthy, nutritious menus for students and staff in Burgess Hill. We seek a passionate Chef to lead a kitchen, craft menus, and drive quality service in a school setting.

You will oversee menu execution with fresh ingredients, manage the kitchen team, and ensure strict health, safety, and allergen standards while fostering positive relationships with school clients and pupils.