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Job Title: School Chef Manager
Location: Brentwood CM15
Salary: £40,000 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:45 hours a week, 7am 4pm, 42 weeks a year
Start Date: As soon as possible.
About the Role
Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and making a positive difference in childrens lives? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen team and deliver healthy, high-quality meals that our students love.
As the Chef Manager youll be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of our school kitchen, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards. Youll play a key role in menu planning, budgeting, and promoting a welcoming and inclusive dining environment for pupils and staff alike.
The site has 1100 students, with the kitchen cooking for around 750 per day. You will be managing a team of 13 staff members made up of 2 chefs, a supervisor and general catering assistants.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals in line with school food standards
- Lead, motivate and manage the catering team
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene
- Manage stock levels, orders, and budgets efficiently
- Liaise with school leadership on dietary needs and menu updates
- Ensure allergen information is accurately recorded and communicated
- Foster a positive, friendly atmosphere in the dining hall
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a busy catering environment, ideally in a private school or similar setting
- Has strong organisational and leadership skills
- Understands the importance of nutrition in childrens development
- Can work effectively with children, staff, and suppliers
- Is proactive, reliable, and passionate about great food
Other Perks!
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- A term-time only schedule with school holidays off
- Opportunities for training and professional development within the company
- Chef of the year awards
- Rewards and benefit platform
- Pension scheme with 3% employee contribution
- 24/7 Employee assistant helpline
- Wellbeing centre access
