Chef Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP programme

LGPS pension

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Employee benefits package

Job summary

The Bridge Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our school catering team. You will oversee service, plan nutritious menus and manage stock while ensuring high standards of food safety and a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Join a friendly, supportive school community and help drive the day-to-day running of the kitchen during term-time, with opportunities for professional development and colleague well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced and enthusiastic chef with pride in high-quality food.
• Friendly and able to relate well with pupils, colleagues and the school community.
• Organised and capable of running a busy school kitchen day-to-day.
• Confident in leading and supporting a catering team.
• Committed to high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Able to manage stock, minimise waste and use resources efficiently.
• Previous school catering experience and relevant food safety training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school catering service and lead the catering team.
• Plan and prepare nutritious school menus.
• Manage stock and resources to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene and safety.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock control

Education

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Bridge Academy is looking for a friendly, experienced and hardworking Chef Manager to lead our school catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and enjoys creating nutritious, high-quality meals for children. You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring that pupils receive a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience.

Working 32.5 hours per week, term time only, you will be responsible for overseeing the catering service, supporting and leading the catering team, and ensuring high standards of food preparation, hygiene, cleanliness and food safety are maintained.

You will have an important role in planning and preparing menus, managing stock and resources, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and effectively each day.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced and enthusiastic chef who takes pride in preparing and serving high-quality food.
• Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and the wider school community.
• Organised and able to effectively manage the day-to-day running of a busy school kitchen.
• Confident in leading and supporting a catering team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Able to manage stock, minimise waste and use resources effectively.
• Positive, reliable and able to work well under pressure.

Previous experience of working in a school or similar catering environment would be an advantage. A relevant catering qualification and appropriate food safety training would also be desirable.

What we can offer

• Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team.
• The opportunity to lead a school catering service and make a positive difference to our pupils.
• A rewarding role where you can use your catering skills and creativity.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received or the vacancy is filled.