Assistant Chef Manager

ETAB-RECRUITS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A school catering company is seeking an Assistant Chef Manager to join its vibrant team in Greater London. This role focuses on menu planning, food preparation, and supervising the catering staff to ensure high-quality meals meet school standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as either a Chef or Assistant Chef Manager. The position offers a favorable work-life balance with no evening, weekend, or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Chef or Assistant Chef Manager role.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation, cooking, and service of fresh meals.
• Support menu development in line with school nutrition guidelines.
• Supervise and motivate the catering team.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety standards are adhered to.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen administration.
• Lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager’s absence.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Team supervision

Food safety standards

Job description

Assistant Chef Manager Term Time Only

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours: Monday Friday, Term Time Only

We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Assistant Chef Manager to join our vibrant school catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a great work‑life balance with no evenings, weekends or school holidays.

The Role

As Assistant Chef Manager, you will support the Chef Manager in delivering a high‑quality, nutritious and engaging food offer to students and staff. You will play a key role in menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision and ensuring all meals meet both school and dietary standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily preparation, cooking and service of fresh meals
• Support menu development in line with school nutrition guidelines
• Supervise and motivate the catering team
• Ensure food safety and health & safety standards are adhered to
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen administration
• Step up to lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager’s absence

About You

Proven experience in a similar Chef or Assistant Chef Manager role

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