Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Chef Manager for agency placements in Tamworth, covering schools and contract catering sites. You will run a busy kitchen, lead staff, prepare fresh meals and ensure high standards across education and commercial contracts.

The role pays £18.00–£24.00 per hour, with holiday pay, and offers varied exposure across sites and end-employer requirements. The ideal candidate will have kitchen leadership experience, a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and allergen awareness,

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
• Reliable, professional and flexible approach

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

Leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef Manager for temporary agency placements in Tamworth, covering schools and contract catering sites. Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer, with holiday pay included. This role suits a confident chef- perhaps a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Chef- who can run a kitchen, lead staff, and deliver fresh, high-quality meals within a busy catering setting. You will assume charge of daily operations, ensuring efficient service and consistent standards. Reliable, passionate individuals with proven leadership abilities will thrive here, gaining varied experience across education and commercial contracts.

Berkeley Scott are recruiting experienced Chef Managers for agency opportunities across Tamworth, working with schools and contract catering sites. We're looking for reliable, experienced and passionate chefs who are confident running a kitchen, leading a team and producing fresh, high-quality food in a busy catering environment. Whether you're an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef, this is a great opportunity to work within the education and contract catering sector.

Chef Manager - Schools & Contract Catering

Location: Tamworth Pay: £18.00-£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer) Job Type: Agency

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.

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