Culinary Expert for School Meals

1 week ago


Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Aspens Services Full time

About Aspens Services Ltd

We are a leading contract catering company specializing in school food, combining our understanding of the education sector with knowledge of current culinary trends to create exciting and healthy meal experiences for students and staff.

As part of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional food and service while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness, and health and safety compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver menus that meet the highest quality standards, using fresh ingredients and creative flair.
  • SUPervise kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and safe food production, and hospitality delivery as per client requests.
  • BUILD strong relationships with clients and customers, providing a friendly and polite customer service experience.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating your passion for delivering exceptional food and service while motivating others to do the same.

About You

We seek an experienced chef who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional food and service. To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A proven track record in education catering, using fresh ingredients and possessing excellent craft skills.
  • FHLevel 2 & 3 certification (further training available) and a deep understanding of health and safety practices.
  • Excellent computer literacy and experience with various systems.
  • The ability to work independently, use your initiative, and motivate others to achieve excellence.

Why Choose Us?

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits, including:

  • An estimated salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum.
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time, with no late nights or weekend work.
  • 39 weeks per year based around term time, allowing for a great work-life balance.

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