Chef Hub Manager

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Public sector pension

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye tests for VDU users

Job summary

Writhlington School is seeking a dynamic Chef Hub Manager to lead the kitchen team and oversee multi-school catering production within the Trust. You will drive high standards on site and supervise daily meal prep and dispatch, ensuring nutritious, compliant menus and excellent customer service across sites.

The role emphasizes substantial leadership responsibilities, adherence to food safety regulations, and financial stewardship, with opportunities for staff development and career progression

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience at Head Chef level or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualifications listed (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, or NVQ Level 2/3).
• Experience in multi-site school catering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and inspire the kitchen and catering team.
• Oversee daily preparation, cooking and dispatch of meals across multiple sites.
• Deliver a catering strategy aligned with scheme requirements and ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP and COSHH.
• Manage budgets, stock, and order supplies; conduct monthly stock checks.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

HACCP & COSHH

Nutrition knowledge

Staff development

IT literacy

Physical fitness

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Chromebook

Cashless catering systems

Job description

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., 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.

• 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.
  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.