At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and support school kitchens with a smile.
- Company: Olive Dining, a dedicated school catering company serving fresh meals.
- Benefits: Family-friendly hours, weekends off, free meals, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Room for growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in school communities while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Kitchen experience, food safety knowledge, and strong team player skills.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ 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 Relief 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 (Yes, really)
- Supportive Team Culture, You're never just a number here.
- Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry!
- 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 Package:
- Up to 34,000 Salary
- Mileage paid
- Term time only
- Free Meals Monday to Friday
- 7am - 3pm (40 hours)
The Role:
- Relief Chef Manager to support both our primary and secondary schools
- Relief Chef Manager to cover holidays and sickness
- Relief Chef Manager to work closely with the development team and reporting into the head of development
- Relief Chef Manager to 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, we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.
- To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).
- Flexibility: You're great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!
- 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
- Like the idea of work-life balance
- 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
Relief Chef Manager - Oxted - Oxted 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.
