Area Chef

Location: Stafford, Stoke, Wolverhampton.

Aspens Services is a market leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals-we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The role

As an Area Chef in one of our schools, you will be the culinary leader responsible for crafting and delivering a healthy, nutritious and truly fun menu for students and staff alike. We're looking for someone with the flair, originality and leadership skills to deliver the highest quality food and service to the schools within your area, making our offer the absolute best.

Please note: This position requires a full UK driving licence to enable you to travel between schools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Menu Excellence: Expert preparation of our menus using excellent craft skills and fresh ingredients.
• Team Leadership: Supervising and motivating your kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high morale.
• Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with all Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health and Safety regulations.
• Excellent Hospitality: Managing and producing high quality hospitality requests for school clients and special events.
• Building Community: Developing strong, friendly relationships with both the school client and the students you serve.

About you

• Passionate, self motivated Chef who is ready to mentor a team and raise the bar for school dining.
• A full UK driving licence to enable you to travel between schools.
• Proven experience in a catering environment, focusing on using fresh ingredients, ideally with knowledge of education catering.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices and certification in Food Hygiene level 2 & 3 (further development training is available).
• You're self motivated, take initiative, and have a passion for learning and achieving goals while effectively motivating others.

Why Join the Aspens Family?

• Great Work Life Balance: Work Monday to Friday during school term time-no late nights, weekends or Christmas duties.
• Hours: 20 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.
• Pay: £15 per hour.
• Career Growth: Fast growing company with no ceiling + dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses.

Important: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.