Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)

Assistant Chef Manager Chancellors School

AL9 7BN

Key information

Pay
£19,381 to £19,381 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
13 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

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

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Support the Chef Manager with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

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Help plan, prepare and serve healthy, high-quality meals

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Supervise and support the catering team

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Assist with stock, ordering and kitchen supplies

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Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are always met

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Maintain good food quality, portions and presentation

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Cover for the Chef Manager when required

About the

Ideal Assistant Chef Manager

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Committed to safeguarding children and young people

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Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)

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NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable

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Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals

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A supportive team player who can step up to lead when required

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Well-organised, with the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen

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Confident assisting with stock control, ordering, and daily operations

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Good understanding of food safety, allergens, and compliance standards

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Strong communicator, able to work effectively with the team and wider stakeholders

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Proactive, reliable, and hands-on in supporting kitchen operations

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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