Chef Manager

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

The Bridge Academy in England is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils and staff.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, a passion for healthy school meals, and the ability to manage a busy kitchen while meeting budgetary targets. You will lead a kitchen team and uphold high standards of hygiene and safety to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus within budget.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the school kitchen and catering service.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for pupils and staff.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and serving to deadlines.
• Manage stock, food ordering and storage while minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain food safety procedures and allergen records.
• Lead and organise the kitchen team, delegate duties and promote teamwork.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained.
• Provide friendly, welcoming service and promote healthy eating.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Stock management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Reliability & flexibility

Commitment to quality

Education

Catering qualifications

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

The Bridge Academy, The Bridge Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a school environment and can lead a kitchen team to deliver a welcoming, efficient and well-organised catering service. The successful candidate will take pride in preparing appealing meals, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring pupils have a positive lunchtime experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, ensuring an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious, balanced and appealing meals that meet pupils' dietary requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and serving, ensuring meals are delivered on time.
• Manage stock control, food ordering and storage, monitoring food costs and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure food safety procedures, allergen management and relevant records are maintained accurately.
• Lead, support and organise the kitchen team, delegating duties and promoting effective teamwork.
• Ensure catering equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming service to pupils and staff, promoting healthy eating and positive lunchtime experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
• Has strong cooking skills and an understanding of nutritious menu planning.
• Has knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Can organise workloads, manage stock effectively and work within an agreed budget.
• Has the ability to lead and motivate a team while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Is reliable, flexible, well organised and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Is committed to providing a high-quality catering service that meets the needs of our school community.
• Relevant catering qualifications and a current food hygiene qualification would be advantageous.

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to pupils' wellbeing through nutritious, enjoyable meals.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team.
• A busy and rewarding school environment where the wellbeing and enjoyment of pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of employee benefits. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days.