Chef Hub Manager

Midsomer Norton Primary; Clandown; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye tests for VDU users

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership in Writhlington is seeking a dynamic Chef Hub Manager to lead our busy kitchen and oversee catering production across multiple schools. You will drive high standards, nutrition, and safety, while managing budgets and staff in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days, with a competitive Grade 7 salary and extensive family-friendly benefits; start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience at Head Chef level.
• Strong understanding of nutrition, allergens, HACCP and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the kitchen and catering team.
• Oversee daily preparation, cooking and dispatch of meals across multiple sites.
• Manage catering strategy, cashless systems and customer service standards.
• Ensure hygiene and safety in line with HACCP and COSHH.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Nutrition knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

# Chef Hub ManagerEmployer: Midsomer Norton Schools PartnershipLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 7 and scale point 23 - 26Posted: 9th October 2026Expires: 25th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578907* Share :* Print**Role: Chef Hub Manager****Location: Writhlington****Start Date: ASAP****Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 inset days****Salary: Grade 7 and scale point 23 - 26, £18.44 - £19.96 per hour, (£35,570 - £38,510 per annum) actual salary £30,560 - £33,086**Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for an impactful role that goes beyond the traditional kitchen? Do you thrive in a leadership position where quality, nutrition, and community matter?Writhlington School is seeking a dynamic, highly organised and passionate Chef Hub Manager to lead our busy kitchen team and oversee our multi-school catering production. In this pivotal role, you will not only drive high standards for our home site but also oversee the daily preparation and dispatch of wholesome, delicious meals supplied to other local schools across our Trust.**Key Responsibilities*** Team Leadership & Development: Lead, supervise, and inspire the kitchen and catering team. Manage task allocation, conduct performance/probationary reviews, handle return-to-work interviews, and foster ongoing staff development.* Multi-School Food Production & Service: Oversee the daily preparation, cooking and dispatch of high-quality meals across multiple sites. Ensure imaginative, nutritionally balanced and compliant menus that cater to special dietary needs and allergies.* Catering Strategy & Systems: Assist in delivering a catering strategy aligned with the Food for Life Partnership Scheme. Manage cashless catering systems and oversee food service areas to deliver excellent customer service.* Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain exemplary hygiene and safety standards across all preparation and service areas, ensuring strict compliance with HACCP and COSHH regulations.* Financial & Stock Management: Operate within allocated budgets, order supplies from nominated Trust suppliers, conduct physical monthly stock takes, and maintain robust stock rotation.About you:Essential Criteria:* Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience working at Head Chef level, holding relevant professional qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, or NVQ Level 2/3).* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of nutrition, allergen management, risk assessments, HACCP, and COSHH regulations.* Commercial Acumen: Proven ability in financial awareness, budget tracking and efficient stock management.* Leadership & Personal Attributes: Confident, approachable and resilient under pressure with excellent organisational and communication skills.* IT & Operations: Confident using digital tools (e.g., Chromebook) and managing team performance.* Physical Fitness: Capable of fulfilling physical aspects of the role, including lifting, bending, moving food stores and handling heavy catering equipment/trolleys.* Safeguarding & Ethics: Deep commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and forming appropriate professional boundaries.Desirable Criteria:* Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.* Good general education (GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent).There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.