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Midas Selection Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contract catering provider in the UK is seeking a Development Chef to innovate school meal menus and train staff effectively. The role emphasizes culinary creativity, compliance with standards, and experience in the education sector. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £37,500 offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering within the education sector.
• Must comply with regulations, laws, and nutrition standards.
• Ability to engage with adults and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Introduce new, exciting, cost-effective dishes.
• Collaborate with catering teams to ensure food quality.
• Deliver memorable training sessions.

Skills

Culinary flair

Menu development

Training and development

Cost accuracy

Job description

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Development Chef (#1607062-NS2)

Location(s): Coventry, West Midlands, East Midlands, Oxford.
Salary: £35,000 - £37,500.
Type: Permanent.
Posted on: 03/06/2025.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Development Chef to join an established contract catering provider, specialising in delivering high-quality school meals that fuel young minds and promote healthy living. The role is brand‑new, working with the Head of Food to transform the catering offering and innovate menus across schools, elevating lunch times.

The Role

As Development Chef, you will play a pivotal role in the company. You will be the creative culinary force, introducing new, exciting, cost‑effective dishes that reflect current food trends. You will collaborate with catering teams across the regions to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of food quality, embracing a culture of creativity and compliance.

Ideal Applicant

We are looking for a Development Chef with culinary flair and personality, able to deliver memorable training and engage with both adults and pupils. You will have previous experience in catering within the education sector, menu development, training and development of colleagues. You must comply with necessary regulations, laws, nutrition standards and due diligence. Accuracy with costings is essential. This role is subject to a DBS check.

Your Consultant

Nikki Sanders
Email: [e-mail]