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Chef Manager

Impact Food Group

Melton Mowbray

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GBP 35,000

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Job summary

Impact Food Group, an award-winning education catering company, is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at a local school in Melton Mowbray. This role includes cooking with fresh ingredients and managing kitchen operations, with a yearly salary of £35,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 45p/mile during mobilisations
Free meals on shift
Uniform provided
Pension scheme
Career development and qualifications
Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
Monthly team rewards

Qualifications

  • Experience as Chef Manager with skills in cooking with fresh ingredients at volume (>300).
  • Leadership skills to ensure smooth service and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen team at a school.
  • Cook using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Manage stock, staff rotas, and ensure hygiene compliance.

Skills

Proven leadership and staff motivation skills
Strong technical cooking skills
Financial skills for stocks and menus
Ability to work in challenging environments
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Food hygiene and preparation qualifications

Job description

Welcome to IFG, one of the fastest growing education catering companies in the country, recently awarded Contract Caterer of the Year 2025 at the Contract Catering Awards.

We are looking for passionate people to help us feed more children better food.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting additional Chef Managers to join the IFG Team. You will assist with the mobilisations of our new sites in September and then move to head up the team as Chef Manager at a local school.

Role Details:

  • Job Title: Chef Manager
  • Location: Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas
  • Working Days: Monday to Friday
  • Shifts & Hours: 6.30am/7am start, some flexibility needed (45 hours/week)
  • Weeks per Year: 42 weeks (term time, inset days, 3 weeks for deep cleans, stock, and preparation)
  • Salary: £35,000 per year
  • Benefits: Mileage paid at 45p/mile during mobilisations, free meals on shift, uniform, pension, and other benefits
  • Note: Full UK driving license and own vehicle required during training and mobilisation

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the kitchen team at a school
  • Cook using fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Manage stock, staff rotas, and people
  • Ensure health, safety, and hygiene compliance
  • Financial accountability for GP/COGs
  • Represent IFG to clients

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven leadership and staff motivation skills
  • Strong technical cooking skills
  • Financial skills for stocks and menus
  • Ability to work in challenging environments maintaining high standards
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills
  • Food hygiene and preparation qualifications essential

Candidate Profile:

Experienced Chef Manager with skills in cooking with fresh ingredients at volume (>300), managing a kitchen, and liaising with clients. Leadership skills to ensure smooth service and compliance with all standards.

Benefits:

  • Work close to home with daytime hours, weekends, and holidays off
  • Free meals during shifts, uniform, career development, and qualifications
  • Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
  • Monthly team rewards

Next Steps:

If you meet the criteria and are interested, we would love to hear from you. An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit are required. IFG is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check paid for by IFG. We are an equal opportunities employer; please specify any assistance needed during the application process. All information is confidential and GDPR compliant.

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