School Menu Innovation Chef & Training Lead

Centurionstaunch; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,585; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Nottingham is looking for a full-time School Menu Development Chef to create innovative school menus and train catering teams. The role involves developing fresh, seasonal menus, ensuring compliance with school food standards, conducting audits, and delivering training sessions. Ideal candidates should have experience in school or large-scale public sector catering, with strong skills in allergen management and a full UK driving license. The position is fixed-term until the end of March 2026 and pays £20.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school catering or large-scale catering environments.
• Strong understanding of allergen compliance in a school setting.
• Demonstrable ability to scale recipes and produce consistent output.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement fresh, seasonal school menus.
• Inspire and upskill school cooks through coaching.
• Conduct kitchen audits and provide improvement recommendations.
• Ensure food safety and compliance for all menus.

Skills

School catering experience

Recipe scaling

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Allergen compliance

Job description

A leading catering company in Nottingham is looking for a full-time School Menu Development Chef to create innovative school menus and train catering teams. The role involves developing fresh, seasonal menus, ensuring compliance with school food standards, conducting audits, and delivering training sessions. Ideal candidates should have experience in school or large-scale public sector catering, with strong skills in allergen management and a full UK driving license. The position is fixed-term until the end of March 2026 and pays £20.75 per hour.