Assistant Chef Manager

Assistant Chef Manager- Chancellors School 30hours per week

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

About us:

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As an Assistant Chef Manager, you'll be supporting the Chef Manager helping to prepare and serve nutritious food, while working as part of a team to deliver a great lunch service.

Let's talk about the role of an Assistant Chef Manager:

• Support the Chef Manager with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Help plan, prepare and serve healthy, high-quality meals
• Supervise and support the catering team
• Assist with stock, ordering and kitchen supplies
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are always met
• Maintain good food quality, portions and presentation
• Cover for the Chef Manager when required

About the Ideal Assistant Chef Manager:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)
• NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable
• Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals
• A supportive team player who can step up to lead when required
• Well-organised, with the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Confident assisting with stock control, ordering, and daily operations
• Good understanding of food safety, allergens, and compliance standards
• Strong communicator, able to work effectively with the team and wider stakeholders
• Proactive, reliable, and hands-on in supporting kitchen operations
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food and service

Why join us?

Salary:£14.68 per hour (£19,381 per annum)

Hours: 30 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights

Schedule:Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Assistant Chef Manager career with HCL starts here.

* £1000 joining bonus (T&C's)

* Friend referral bonus

* Term-time working with holidays off

* Training, career development & free uniform

* Pension, wellbeing support & reward schemes

* Discounts for shopping, dining, cinema & more

* Octopus Legacy expert support