Chef Manager - Burpham Primary School

Compass Group UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative catering company seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at a primary school. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance and a supportive culture, ideal for those passionate about food and customer service. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring health and safety standards while delivering exceptional meals using fresh, British produce. With opportunities for growth and ongoing training, this position is perfect for culinary professionals eager to make a difference in children's dining experiences. Join a team that values creativity and commitment to quality.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

NEST Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Training and Development

Discount Membership with Unlock

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Qualified or experienced in catering craft.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food and managing kitchen operations.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and team.

Skills

Catering Management

Food Preparation

Health & Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Supervisory Skills

Education

Catering Qualification

Job description

Pabulum Catering - Chef Manager Role at Burpham Primary School

Pabulum Catering is recruiting for a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences to children at Burpham Primary School.

As a Chef Manager, you will work with a passionate team to create outstanding experiences for our school community.

We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a fantastic company culture. At Pabulum, our employees are valued; without them, our innovative and growing business wouldn't be possible.

With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are ample opportunities for growth, learning, and development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food
• Managing kitchen operations including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining Unit Bookwork
• Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
• Developing strong relationships with clients, team, and customers to ensure continuous growth and excellent service

Our ideal Chef Manager will be:

• Passionate about food and customer service
• A great communicator and team player with excellent supervisory skills
• Financially astute, with full training provided on processes and systems
• Qualified or experienced in catering craft

Role details and benefits:

• Salary: GBP28,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, term-time only contract
• Holiday pay, NEST pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount membership with Unlock

Our core ingredients:

• The food: 94% freshly prepared on-site daily, using 75% British produce, with minimal frozen or processed foods
• The people: Ensuring excellent customer experience
• The role: We are also recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team

Applicants must provide two employment/character references and will undergo an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (paid for by us).

Interested in joining Pabulum?

Please apply online.

Job Reference: com BU

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