Assistant Chef Manager The Beaconsfield Secondary School
| Company: | Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Assistant Chef Manager based at The Beaconsfield Secondary School 30hpw
At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
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 cook 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:
- Prepare nutritious meals that meet client and student expectations
- Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
- Support the Cook Manager with general tasks as required
- Assist with stock control and inventory management
- Represent the brand professionally, always maintaining a positive image
- Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations
About the Ideal Assistant Chef Manager:
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people
- Previous experience in education catering or a similar environment is essential
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)
- Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a school environment
- Clear understanding of key allergens and the ability to cater for a wide range of special dietary requirements
- Competent in using IT systems for ordering, inventory monitoring, and maintaining accurate allergen records
- Able to support and work collaboratively as part of a team
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
Excusive 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.