Job Introduction
About us:
Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.
By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an Executive Chef/Manager to join the team.
The role:
As our Executive Chef/Manager you will support the rollout of exciting company menus and food offers within your school. You will develop and deliver the launch of delicious and innovative food, demonstrating an understanding of financial, operational and consumer requirements. Working with Chefs and Unit Managers, you will ensure that food standards are of the highest, with the presentation to match
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing engaging food offers & marketing initiatives, ensuring that we are on-trend, innovative and profitable
Ensuring that our food offering increases sales and encourages retention of existing business
Coaching and developing Chefs across the core areas - company standards, compliance & policies in all areas of food health, safety and quality
Ensuring that excellent levels of service are being delivered consistently to customers and any problems are addressed and resolved quickly
Compliance with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH
About you:
You’ll currently work in a development or senior culinary role and can demonstrate creativity and flair in the food you produce. With strong industry acumen, you keep up to date with industry trends, developments and innovations. You have a strong financial understanding including budgets and costs and are able to pass this understanding on to the Chefs within your kitchen. With proven ability to communicate at different levels, you drive company initiatives and engage audiences. Having worked in a compliance-led environment previously, you understand the importance of following policies and procedures
Why join us?
35 hours per week
39 weeks per year (based around term-time)
Competitive Salary
Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
Please note, we expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people so an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company