Development Chef

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

The successful candidate will have a passion for excellent food and service, have a strong understanding of food trends within the marketplace, along with the School Food Plan.

A focus on healthy eating and balanced diets is essential. The successful candidate must be financial acute with the ability to cost recipes, understand food costs and impact on labour.

The ideal person will have confidence when talking in large groups and be able to present themselves whilst representing the AiP - Alliance in Partnership brand.

Role Responsibility

Main duties include food development and concepts, creating menu recipes, implementing allergens process and training, producing food for sales presentations, support and assist with mobilisations of new sites, monitor and review skills and craft ability within the business and develop teams, accordingly, positively promote the AiP Group through active involvement during school events, competitions etc, and support and grow the chef’s forum to develop centre of excellence sites.

The Ideal Candidate

Must be qualified to City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ Level 3, Hygiene and Nutrition qualifications and have supervisory skills. Must be PC literate and hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS and wider safeguarding checks.

Package Description

The Development Chef will report to Business Director, South.

The role will be required to visit school contracts within the Midlands, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London areas as part of this role.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 44 weeks per year (maybe some occasional evening and weekend work as and when required.)

About the Company

Alliance in Partnership (AiP) was established in 1998 and serves food in over 400 schools and colleges across England and employs 1,500 staff. Alliance in Partnership Group of Companies also include The Contract Dining Company and Class Catering.

Alliance in Partnership Group of Companies was acquired by Sodexo in December 2018 and continue to serve healthy, nutritious food in a fun and welcoming environment.

AiP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and

At AiP we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation.

Salary	£30000 - £33000
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/727852/67665
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	20 July, 2021
Job Category	Facilities Management
Business Unit	UK Schools
Location	London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire
Posted on	12 July, 2021

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