At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create delicious meals for students and manage kitchen operations.
- Company: Join Olive Dining, a family-run school catering company passionate about food.
- Benefits: Enjoy family-friendly hours, weekends off, free meals, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young minds through nutritious meals in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen, preferably as a sous chef or chef manager.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.
Who We Are: At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Chef Manager to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen.
We offer:
- Family-Friendly Hours, Weekends Off
- Supportive Team Culture
- Free Meals on Duty
- Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support
- Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive
The Role:
- Chef Manager to core feed 150 children a day
- Chef Manager to lead and motivate a team of 3
- Chef Manager to build rapport with children, staff and parents
- Chef Manager to manage the day to day of the kitchen, including allergens, stock and ordering
What You'll Need:
- Hands on approach
- Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety
- Sous chef or Chef Manager previous experience within education (preferred not essential)
This Role Is Perfect If You:
- Love working with fresh, quality food
- Enjoy being part of a family-run business
- Take pride in what you do
- Are a positive, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a team
- Like a role where every day is a little different
- Want to work somewhere that values its people
- Career progression, development and training plans - Grow with us
- Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table
Ready to Join the Olive Team? If you're ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to work somewhere that values people, flavour, and fun, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your passion to the plate!
Locations
Chef Manager - St Mary Cray Primary School - Orpington, London employer: Olive Dining
At Olive Dining, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive team culture where every member is valued and encouraged to grow. With family-friendly hours, weekends off, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we create a fulfilling work environment that allows our Sous Chefs to thrive while serving nutritious meals to students. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young minds, all while enjoying free meals on duty and opportunities for career progression in a vibrant school setting.
