At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a mobile catering team to deliver high-quality food across schools.
- Company: Join HCL, a leading contract caterer focused on school feeding.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and a dynamic work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for community engagement and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through nutritious food experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management and strong leadership skills.
Location: Field-based across South Stevenage Welwyn Hatfield (Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City)
Salary Range: £30,490 - £31,537 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 35 hours - Term Time, inc Inset days + 1 week, 40 working weeks per year
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture and our commitment to excellence.
The Group Chef plays a critical role in ensuring kitchens remain fully staffed, operational, and deliver high-quality food and service safely across multiple education sites. This position supports the Senior Operations Manager by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities for Group Chef
- Workforce Planning Deployment
- Manage and deploy a mobile catering team to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed.
- Plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work with senior managers to anticipate staffing needs.
Group Chef employer: HCL
HCL is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role as a Catering Assistant at St Andrews School, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of children and young people. With a commitment to employee growth through training opportunities and a focus on work-life balance with term-time hours, HCL ensures that staff feel valued and rewarded, including benefits like a generous referral scheme. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to crafting outstanding dining experiences in a vibrant school environment.
