Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef Manager to oversee school and contract catering sites across Derby. This temporary agency assignment pays £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, plus holiday pay, and involves daily kitchen operations, team leadership, and ensuring high-quality meals.

Location: Derby. Job Type: Agency. Ideal candidates include Chef Managers, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs or Senior Chefs with a passion for safe, efficient service and positive dining experiences for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef.
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team.
• Contract catering or education catering experience is highly desirable.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate.
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate.
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to confidently manage a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the kitchen team.
• Following menus, recipes and catering requirements.
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
• Supporting the wider catering operation.
• Ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Creating a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Menu planning

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Food Allergen Awareness

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef Manager to oversee school and contract catering sites across Derby. This temporary agency assignment pays £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer, plus holiday pay. Working in a busy environment, you will manage daily kitchen operations, lead the catering team, and ensure the consistent production of fresh, high-quality meals. We welcome applications from experienced Chef Managers, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, or Senior Chefs. Location: Derby. Job Type: Agency.

This role suits a confident professional ready to take full responsibility for a site.

The Role

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals
• Leading, motivating and supporting the kitchen team
• Following menus, recipes and catering requirements
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
• Supporting the wider catering operation
• Ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Creating a positive dining experience for students and staff

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
• Contract catering or education catering experience is highly desirable
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to confidently manage a busy kitchen
• Reliable, professional and flexible approach

Why Work with Berkeley Scott

Working with Berkeley Scott gives you access to a range of chef opportunities across schools and contract catering sites, with flexibility around your availability and the opportunity to work in environments that match your experience and skills. If you’re an experienced Chef Manager or senior chef looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.