Why Derbyshire Catering Service?

Our catering teams are some of our pupil’s favourite people, they hear their stories, know their favourite foods and are guaranteed a smile every lunchtime. Making a difference to their lives is just one of the rewards of being part of our catering service. You can also learn new skills, work flexibly around your schedule and be part of a like-minded team.

What Derbyshire Catering Service offer:

A competitive salary
Optional generous local government salary related pension
An established career path, with opportunities to enhance your skills
Health and wellbeing assessments
Benefits and discounts through "Our Derbyshire Rewards" package including shopping discounts

Variety

Members of the catering team, many of whom have worked with us for decades, are helping feed young people in education establishments in over 300 locations across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and DerbyFlexible working

Flexible Working

Roles in our catering service can offer flexible hours. They often fit around school hours, which may suit you better than the usual 9am to 5pm. Many posts are term-time only, which can help with childcare.

Positions available and training

We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team and have a wide range of roles, training opportunities and apprenticeships available, all of which revolve around our passion for food.

Check out the positions available by visiting Derbyshire - Jobs and careers

There are lots of roles to choose from, including:

catering assistant
relief catering assistant
catering supervisor
peripatetic catering supervisor

If you're looking for a rewarding career, these roles can be just the start. Senior positions include:

caterer
catering development officer (specialising in marketing, menu development, procurement, or training)
operational catering manager
catering service manager

So, if you want to be part of our first-class team of professionals making a difference to people's lives every single day, we want to hear from you.

Interested...

If you’d like to express your general interest in working with us or have a few questions get in touch by e-mailing catering@derbyshire.gov.uk and we willll be in touch very soon.