Group Chef

Location: Cheshire School Group (10 Campuses) Base Location: AlsagerAnnual salary: £27,500 per annumContract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (38 Working Weeks) Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Through Food Are you a talented chef who loves creating exciting menus, developing people and making a positive impact every day?Looking for a role that offers creativity, variety and genuine work-life balance, with evenings, weekends and school holidays largely your own?We're looking for a passionate Group Chef to support our Cheshire School Group, working across multiple sites including Nantwich, Alsager, Crewe and Macclesfield. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the food offer across several schools, inspire catering teams and help shape outstanding dining experiences for thousands of students and staff.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Why Join Aramark? At Aramark, we know that great food starts with great people.You'll enjoy the freedom to share your ideas, develop exciting menus and work alongside a supportive team that values innovation, creativity and high standards. What's in it for you? Term-time only contract with school holidays offMonday to Friday working patternFree access to our Employee Benefits AppOnline GP and Employee Assistance ProgrammeHundreds of discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and morePension scheme and life assuranceGenerous holiday allowance with the option to buy moreOngoing training and developmentFantastic career progression opportunitiesWe love to promote from within, so this could be the next step in a long and successful career with Aramark. What you'll be doing: As Group Chef, you'll play a key role in enhancing and developing the culinary offer across multiple school sites, by:Developing exciting, nutritious and engaging menusWorking closely with the Group Manager and school stakeholders to create outstanding food conceptsLeading and supporting catering teams across multiple locationsDriving food quality, consistency and innovationDelivering projects from concept through to implementationMonitoring food costs, waste and operating expensesChampioning excellent customer service and student engagementSupporting the launch of new products, menus and initiativesBuilding strong supplier relationships to ensure excellent quality and valueEnsuring all food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are maintained. What we're looking for: We're looking for a confident and experienced chef who can motivate others and bring fresh ideas to the table. You'll have:Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food serviceExperience leading and developing teamsStrong communication and stakeholder-management skillsA good understanding of food safety and hygiene standardsCommercial awareness and experience managing budgetsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailA full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleThe ability to pass a DBS check. Why this role is different: This isn't just another chef position.It's an opportunity to influence menus across multiple schools, develop talented teams, introduce new food concepts and play a meaningful role in improving the dining experience for young people every day.If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, creativity and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. About Aramark UK At Aramark UK, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, supported and empowered to succeed.As aDisability Confident employer, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.If you require any assistance, please contact: