Deputy Group Chef

Deputy Group Chef

Location: Field-based across Hitchin, Luton & Bedford with Head Office based at Mundells, Welwyn Garden City

Salary: £33,853 - £35,285 pro rata

Hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule: Term Time (inc. inset days), 39 working weeks per year

Reports to: Group Chef

HCL are leading contract caterers with a focus on school feeding. We have a commitment to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and engaging food experiences for children and staff across our primary schools, secondary schools, and commercial sites. We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture and our commitment to excellence.

The Deputy Group Chef plays a critical role in ensuring kitchens remain fully staffed, operational, and deliver high-quality food and service safely across multiple education sites. This position supports the Group Chef by managing the mobile workforce, supporting compliance with food safety and operational standards, and assisting with kitchen mobilisations and community engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities for Deputy Group Chef

Workforce Planning & Deployment

Assist with the deployment of a mobile catering team, to ensure kitchens remain fully staffed. Help plan rotas, coordinate cover, and work alongside with Group...