Term-Time School Kitchen Leader and Menu Innovator

Grow and Thrive Limited; Doddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance

Term-time schedule

22.5 hours per week

38 weeks per year

Competitive hourly pay

Career growth and development

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Supervisor to join our team and lead a school catering facility. This role blends culinary flair with operational performance to help establish this site as a standout offer in the region.

The position offers a weekday schedule during school terms: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with highly competitive hourly pay. You will supervise the kitchen, develop menus, and drive cost control and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with craft skills and a commitment to using fresh ingredients.
• Proven supervisory experience with ability to coach and inspire a team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and improving controllable costs including stock, food and labour.
• Supervise, coach, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through monthly promotions and events.
• Ensure standards, systems and legislation are met.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Leadership

Health and safety

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Supervisor to join our team and lead a school catering facility. This role blends culinary flair with operational performance to help establish this site as a standout offer in the region.

The position offers a weekday schedule during school terms: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with highly competitive hourly pay. You will supervise the kitchen, develop menus, and drive cost control and safety compliance.