At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead culinary creativity and deliver nutritious menus for students and staff.
- Company: Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing school dining experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a chance to inspire young minds.
- Other info: Full UK driving licence needed for travel between schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through delicious, healthy food.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and a passion for fresh ingredients required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As an Area Chef in one of our schools, you will be the culinary leader responsible for crafting and delivering a healthy, nutritious and truly fun menu for students and staff alike. We're looking for someone with the flair, originality and leadership skills to deliver the highest quality food and service to the schools within your area, making our offer the absolute best. This position requires a full UK driving licence to enable you to travel between schools.
Responsibilities
- Menu Excellence: Expert preparation of our menus using excellent craft skills and fresh ingredients.
- Team Leadership: Supervising and motivating your kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high morale.
- Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with all Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health and Safety regulations.
- Excellent Hospitality: Managing and producing high-quality hospitality requests for school clients and special events.
- Building Community: Developing strong, friendly relationships with both the school client and the students you serve.
- Mentoring and Leadership: Ready to mentor a team and raise the bar for school dining.
- Travel: A full UK driving licence to enable travel between schools.
Experience: Proven experience in a catering environment, focusing on using fresh ingredients, ideally with knowledge of education catering.
Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices and certification in Food Hygiene level 2.
