Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)

Assistant Chef Manager The Beaconsfield Secondary School

Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
28 Aug 2026
Closing date
18 Sep 2026

About this role

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.