At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and manage kitchen operations in schools.
- Company: Olive Dining, a school catering company focused on fresh, nutritious food.
- Benefits: Family-friendly hours, weekends off, free meals, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values creativity and fun.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the school community while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in the kitchen and a food safety certificate preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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.
We offer:
- Family-Friendly Hours
- Weekends Off
- Supportive Team Culture
- Free Meals on Duty
- Wellbeing First
- Room to Grow
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.
The Package:
- £45,000 Salary
- Car Allowance
- Mileage
- Free Meals Monday to Friday
The Role:
- Executive Chef to support both our primary and secondary schools
- Support sites with internal audits, GP, Wastages, Food Safety and Training and Development
- Work closely with the Operations Team, and report into the Head of Food
- Work within a large team
What You'll Need:
- Experience in the kitchen is a must, whether it's in schools or B&I
- A food safety certificate or equivalent
- Good team player who can keep calm under pressure
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus)
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Must have access to own transport
This Role Is Perfect If You Want to:
- Make a real impact in a school community
- Enjoy variety and hands-on working
- Have work-life balance
- 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!
Executive Chef - East 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.
