Culinary Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
About Us:
Aspens Services Ltd is a leading contract catering company specialising in school food. Our company combines its understanding of the education sector with knowledge of the latest food trends, encouraging creativity and excitement in our kitchens. This allows our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for children.
We provide excellent care and services to both clients and children, ensuring the successful growth of the company. To keep up with this growth, we are seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Manager to join our team.
The Role:
As the Culinary Operations Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your schools catering facility. Your focus will be on delivering the highest quality of food and service, as well as having the flair and ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen
- Having full control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
- Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff
- Driving sales through monthly promotions and added value events
- Managing and improving all controllable costs
- Overseeing menu development
- Maintaining company systems & procedures, and legislation
- Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met
About You:
We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools. The ideal candidate will have:
- OND or HND qualified (not a deal-breaker but would be advantageous)
- Craft based experience using fresh ingredients
- Knowledge of health and safety practices
- Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets
- Line management experience
- Experience within a similar environment
Why Work with Us:
We offer fantastic hours, working Monday to Friday during school term time, allowing for more time with friends and family. This role is:
- 35 hours per week - with no late nights
- Working 39 weeks per year based around term time
- £22,000 per annum
You'll also benefit from:
- Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with opportunities for career development
- A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills
Please note, we expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
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