Executive Culinary Chef

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Aspens Services Full time

**About Us**

Aspens Services Ltd is a leading contract catering company specialising in school food. We leverage our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of culinary trends to encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to deliver exceptional food experiences for students and staff.

We're committed to providing excellent care and services to our clients and children, ensuring the successful growth of the company. To meet the demands of this growth, we're seeking a seasoned Chef to join our team.

**The Role**

As a Chef in one of our schools, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering a healthy, nutritious, and fun menu for students and staff. You will focus on delivering high-quality food and service, as well as showcasing your flair, originality, and ability to create an exceptional culinary experience.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop menus using provided recipes
  • Ensure Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health and Safety compliance
  • Produce hospitality services as per client requests
  • Supervise the team
  • Build relationships with clients and customers
  • Provide friendly and polite customer service

**About You**

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools. The ideal candidate will have:

  • An understanding of education catering, using fresh ingredients, and possessing excellent culinary skills
  • Food Hygiene level 2 & 3 (further training will be available)
  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices
  • Computer literacy with experience using different systems
  • Self-motivation, ability to use initiative, desire to learn and achieve, and motivate others

**Why Choose Us?**

We offer a great work-life balance, with 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, and no late nights. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time, allowing for more time with friends and family. Our competitive salary and benefits package make us an attractive choice for culinary professionals seeking a stable and rewarding career.



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