At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop kitchen teams while managing food production in schools.
- Company: Dynamic education catering business focused on fresh food.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, company pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a strong work-life balance and opportunities for internal progression.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives with fresh, nutritious meals.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 42000 £ per year.
A salary of GBP 38,000 – 42,000.
The Offer
- Salary GBP 38,000 – 42,000
- Term: time only + 2 additional working weeks
- Monday to Friday operation
- Mileage and travel expenses paid
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Ongoing training and development
- Internal progression opportunities
- Strong work-life balance
The Operation
- Leading education catering business
- Mixture of primary and secondary school contracts
- Multi-site relief role supporting schools across the region
- Fresh food-focused catering operations
- Monday to Friday service
- Supporting sites during holidays, vacancies, training and mobilisations
- 5 positions available across South London and Kent
- 5 positions available across North East London
The Role
- Support multiple school catering operations across your region
- Lead and develop kitchen teams on site
- Manage food production and service standards
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and health and safety procedures
- Manage stock control, ordering and food cost controls
- Build strong relationships with school leadership teams
- Support contract mobilisations and operational projects
- Maintain high levels of customer service and client satisfaction
- Drive consistency, standards and performance across sites
About You
- Previous Chef Manager or Head Chef experience
- Education catering or B & I contract catering background essential
- MUST have a driver’s licence and car
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles
Relief Chef Manager : Schools employer: TipTopJob
As a Relief Chef Manager with our leading education catering business, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and offers ongoing training and development opportunities. With a focus on fresh food and a commitment to excellence, you'll have the chance to lead kitchen teams across multiple school sites in South London and Kent, all while benefiting from competitive pay, free meals on duty, and a company pension scheme.
We think you need these skills to ace Relief Chef Manager : Schools
Leadership Skills
Kitchen Management
Food Production Standards
Food Safety Compliance
HACCP Knowledge
Health and Safety Procedures
Stock Control
