School Menu Development Chef: Scale Recipes & Train Teams

Centurionstaunch; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,582 - 33,587; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Nottingham is seeking a Development Chef to create innovative school menus and train catering teams. The role requires extensive experience in school or large-scale catering environments and a strong understanding of allergen compliance. Responsibilities include designing seasonal menus, conducting kitchen audits, and providing on-site support across multiple schools. The position offers a fixed-term contract until the end of March with a rate of £20.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school catering or substantial experience in large‑scale/public sector catering environments.
• Strong understanding of allergen compliance and management in a school setting.
• Confident trainer/coach with experience delivering practical training.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement seasonal school menus that meet compliance standards.
• Translate small-scale recipes into large-scale for school meals.
• Inspire, train, and upskill catering teams.
• Conduct kitchen audits and provide improvement recommendations.
• Promote school meal offers through demonstrations and events.

Skills

Experience in school catering or large-scale catering environments

Knowledge of School Food Standards

Allergen compliance management

Recipe scaling

Training and coaching skills

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving license

Experience with special dietary menus

Working across multiple sites

Job description

A leading catering services provider in Nottingham is seeking a Development Chef to create innovative school menus and train catering teams. The role requires extensive experience in school or large-scale catering environments and a strong understanding of allergen compliance. Responsibilities include designing seasonal menus, conducting kitchen audits, and providing on-site support across multiple schools. The position offers a fixed-term contract until the end of March with a rate of £20.75 per hour.