Chef

Impact Food Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Culinary training

Monthly incentives (shopping vouchers)

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Chef/Sous Chef for The National Mathematics and Science College in Coventry. You will cook fresh, seasonal meals for our school meals service, with a focus on quality, presentation and portion control.

Shifts run 6.30am–3pm or 11.30am–8pm (40 hours/week) across 43 weeks per year; salary £30,080 per annum. This role requires catering experience and a commitment to food safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment.
• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements
• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills

Previous catering experience

Attention to detail

Willingness to support events

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

About the role

Job Title: Chef/ Sous Chef

School Location: The National Mathematics and Science College, Coventry, CV4 8JB

Working Days: Mainly Mon- Fri- Two weekend days perm month subject to business

Shifts & Working hours: Range of shifts 6.30am-3pm OR 11.30am-8pm(40hours per week)

Working Weeks: 43weeks per year (plus holiday pay)

Pay Details: £30,080 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Cook, you’ll prepare fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools. You’ll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements
• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills & experience:

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment
• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices
• Team player with strong organisational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and culinary training
• Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A kitchen visit, trade test and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.

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