Catering Chef

# Catering Chef

Employer:

North Hertfordshire College

Location:

Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
Permanent Salary:
24755

Posted:
30th July 2026

Expires:
10th September 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1567120
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* PrintSALARY: £24,755 per annum FTE, plus benefits JOB TYPE:
Permanent

HOURS:

37 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (may include evenings and weekends)

LOCATION:

Stevenage

About the Role:

Ready to stir things up?

We’re on the lookout for a talented Chef to join an exciting new venture at our Stevenage site! You’ll play a key role in running the kitchen and working alongside our students, helping to create delicious food for both staff and learners.

This isn’t just any kitchen role — it’s your chance to inspire the next generation and while doing what you love, You will be working whilst supporting a wide range of different levels of ability, of young people to develop their confidence and customer service skills and could be your first step into education

This could be the perfect recipe for you if you:

Love all things Hospitality & Catering and are passionate about supporting young people to grow, learn, and reach their full potential

Bring a professional, friendly, and approachable vibe, with great communication and people skills

Stay cool under pressure, are super organised, and have a sharp eye for detail

About the Organisation:

The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16-18 year olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.

Job Description Role and Responsibilities As our lead Chef, you’ll be the face of Stevenage Deli and deliver a consistently exceptional experience to our staff and students working in a team, whilst assisting and supporting each other with the day to day running of the outlet in both a Front of House and Back of House role and to support students in providing a daily food service adhering to our high expectations

Planning and implementing new and exciting menu concepts in alignment with our Hitchin Deli whilst keeping to a strict food budget both on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Support of the teaching sessions in ensuring that the commercial areas and the stock is correctly managed and the ordering and checking in of deliveries where appropriate are correctly carried out Stock management and rotation and a joint responsibility for supporting the safe Food Safety practices across the department

Working with the tutors and students ensuring that the public areas are ready for services including cleaning daily, weekly and monthly cleaning

Ensuring that all food and drink is prepared, cooked and served in strict accordance with the Government’s Food Standards and Health & Safety Policy and other relevant legislation including Natashas law Working alongside the Head of Department ensuring that all Environmental Health paperwork is completed and updated regularly

Assisting when required during practical teaching sessions in the Hart Kitchens Hub to include working with students

Provide cover in the absence Hospitality & Catering staff in other areas if required including Hitchin General duties

To contribute to the effective management and promotion of equality and diversity

To work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

To promote with staff and students the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and come into contact with.

To work at all times in accordance with North Hertfordshire College’s policies and procedures.

To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are appropriate to the grade of the post

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties…