At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare fresh, seasonal meals and support menu planning for students.
- Company: Join one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, and access to career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in prestigious schools with a professional team and enjoy monthly incentives.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives with high-quality, nutritious meals.
- Qualifications: Catering experience and a passion for quality food presentation.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
About the role:
- School Location: The Purcell School, Bushey, WD23 2TS
- Working Days: 5 days out of 7 (1 weekend in 10)
- Shifts & Working hours: various shifts including evenings (40 hours per week)
- Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)
- Pay Details: £28,000 per Annum
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Preparing fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools.
- Focusing on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff.
- Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements.
- Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions.
- Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards.
- Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals.
Skills & experience:
- Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment.
- Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail.
- Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices.
- Team player with strong organisational skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and culinary training.
- Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools.
- Receive a free meal on shift.
- Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
- Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
- Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. We are committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
