Culinary Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Aspens Services Full time
About Us

Aspens Services Ltd is a leading contract catering company specializing in school food. We combine our understanding of the education sector with our knowledge of food trends to encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to excel and provide exceptional food experiences for students.

The Role

As the Culinary Team Lead, you will assist with the operational and financial management of our school catering facilities, focusing on delivering high-quality food and service while showcasing your flair and originality. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the kitchen team
  • Assisting with catering operations, including stock, food, and labor costs
  • Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to students and staff
  • Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
  • Overseeing menu development
  • Maintaining company systems and procedures, and legislation
  • Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met
About You

We seek an individual who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, with the following skills and experience:

  • Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices
  • Basic financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets
  • Experience within a similar environment
Why Join Us?

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • Fantastic hours, working Monday to Friday during school term time, allowing for more time with friends and family
  • No late nights or working at Christmas
  • A competitive hourly rate of £13.50

You will also benefit from working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with opportunities for career development, a dedicated Learning and Development team, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.



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