Area Chef Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £16 Per Hour Permanent Apply By 31 May, 2026 Posted On 1 May, 2026

Aspens Services Ltd

Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Base: £16 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
On-site
Full uk driving licence required
Fresh ingredient preparation expertise
Kitchen team supervision and motivation
Aspens Services Ltd is seeking an Area Chef to lead culinary efforts in schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, focusing on healthy and exciting menus for students. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, particularly in an educational setting, and a passion for mentoring and team leadership

Job Summary

  • The role involves crafting and delivering a healthy, nutritious, and fun menu for students and staff within the education sector.
  • Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence to travel between schools and ensure strict compliance with all food safety regulations.
  • The position offers a great work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours during term time, totaling 30 hours per week.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Aspens Services Ltd is seeking an Area Chef to lead culinary efforts in schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, focusing on healthy and exciting menus for students. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, particularly in an educational setting, and a passion for mentoring and team leadership.

Salary

Base: £16 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 38 weeks per year, no weekends or Christmas work

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full UK driving licence required
  • Fresh ingredient preparation expertise
  • Kitchen team supervision and motivation
  • Food hygiene and allergen compliance
  • School dining environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for creating fun food experiences
  • Creativity in menu development
  • Strong community relationship building
  • Self-motivated with initiative
  • Commitment to continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 & 3 certification
  • Proven catering experience with fresh ingredients
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure for safeguarding children
  • Knowledge of education catering preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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