Area Chef Preston And Blackpool, United Kingdom £16 Per Hour Permanent Apply By 5 July, 2026 Posted On 5 June, 2026

Aspens Services Ltd

Preston, United Kingdom
Base: £16 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
On-site
Full uk driving licence required
Expert preparation of menus using fresh ingredients
Supervising and motivating kitchen teams
Aspens Services Ltd is seeking an Area Chef for their schools in Preston and Blackpool, offering a salary of £16 per hour. The role involves leading a kitchen team to create nutritious and enjoyable meals for students, with a focus on fresh ingredients and compliance with food safety standards

Job Summary

  • Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food that creates fantastic food experiences for young minds.
  • The Area Chef will be responsible for crafting healthy, nutritious menus while supervising the kitchen team to ensure smooth service across multiple schools.
  • Employees enjoy a great work-life balance with Monday to Friday term-time hours, no weekends or Christmas shifts, and 39 weeks per year.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Aspens Services Ltd is seeking an Area Chef for their schools in Preston and Blackpool, offering a salary of £16 per hour. The role involves leading a kitchen team to create nutritious and enjoyable meals for students, with a focus on fresh ingredients and compliance with food safety standards.

Salary

Base: £16 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term-time only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full UK driving licence required
  • Expert preparation of menus using fresh ingredients
  • Supervising and motivating kitchen teams

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for creating fun food experiences
  • Knowledge of education sector catering trends
  • Ability to build community relationships

Key Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 certification
  • Proven experience in catering environment
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure

Work Rights

Must have full UK driving licence

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