Chef Manager in Lichfield

The Bridge Academy, The Bridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a school environment and can lead a kitchen team to deliver a welcoming, efficient and well-organised catering service. The successful candidate will take pride in preparing appealing meals, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring pupils have a positive lunchtime experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, ensuring an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious, balanced and appealing meals that meet pupils' dietary requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and serving, ensuring meals are delivered on time.
• Manage stock control, food ordering and storage, monitoring food costs and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure food safety procedures, allergen management and relevant records are maintained accurately.
• Lead, support and organise the kitchen team, delegating duties and promoting effective teamwork.
• Ensure catering equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming service to pupils and staff, promoting healthy eating and positive lunchtime experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
• Has strong cooking skills and an understanding of nutritious menu planning.
• Has knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Can organise workloads, manage stock effectively and work within an agreed budget.
• Has the ability to lead and motivate a team while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Is reliable, flexible, well organised and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Is committed to providing a high-quality catering service that meets the needs of our school community.
• Relevant catering qualifications and a current food hygiene qualification would be advantageous.

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to pupils' wellbeing through nutritious, enjoyable meals.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team.
• A busy and rewarding school environment where the wellbeing and enjoyment of pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of employee benefits. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days.

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