Area School Kitchen Leader - Term-Time Chef Manager

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Area Chef Manager to oversee catering operations across a portfolio of schools in the Stourbridge area. You will lead multiple school teams to deliver high quality food, service and safety while driving financial performance.

The role is Monday to Friday with no regular unsociable hours and holidays off; you will mentor staff, ensure consistent standards and work closely with school management to continually improve operations.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students) in a school or similar setting.
• Experience following recipes and standard menus.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and end-of-service dismantling of work areas.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control overall catering operation including labour, food and stock costs.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure consistency of food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Develop and manage menus and conduct routine audits to ensure standards.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Health and safety procedures

Working under pressure

Positive leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Area Chef Manager to oversee catering operations across a portfolio of schools in the Stourbridge area. You will lead multiple school teams to deliver high quality food, service and safety while driving financial performance.

The role is Monday to Friday with no regular unsociable hours and holidays off; you will mentor staff, ensure consistent standards and work closely with school management to continually improve operations.