Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes to grow your career
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Discounts on food shopping with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards every time you spend, which can be used on a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Ability to share all discounts and offers with friends and family
As a Chef Manager, you will be working within an enthusiastic and hard‑working team to create an outstanding experience for the school. This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year.
We offer an excellent work‑life balance, support and a fantastic company culture. Pabulum is committed to providing healthy food to children across 120 sites in Southern England.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing our delicious food.
- Managing the main aspects of the kitchens, including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and maintaining the unit bookwork.
- Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage.
- Developing great working relationships with clients, team and customers to ensure the catering contract continues to grow.
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about food and great customer service.
- A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills throughout the customer and client journey.
- Strong supervisory skills, able to manage, develop and motivate a large team.
- Financially astute and willing to learn all company processes and software systems.
- Background in craft with matching qualifications and experience.
Role Details
- Excellent work/life balance due to term‑time only contract.
- Holiday pay.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme.
- Consistent training and development.
- Perks at Work – discount membership.
Other Information
- Must provide two employment/character references and undergo an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check, which we will pay for.
- Job Reference: com/0707/42476001/52819274/SU #Pabulum
About Us
As part of Compass Group, we help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
Chef Manager in Wilmington employer: Chartwells Schools
Chartwells Schools in Leyland is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and dedication are highly valued. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff members enjoy opportunities to enhance their skills while contributing to the well-being of students through high-quality food service. The part-time role of Kitchen Assistant allows for a balanced work-life schedule, making it an ideal position for those seeking meaningful employment in a nurturing environment.
