Chef Manager: Healthy School Catering Leader (Term-Time)

Ark Atwood Primary Academy; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ark Atwood Primary Academy in Westminster, London, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering team, create innovative menus for around 450 pupils and staff, and drive the food education programme across the school.

You will manage budget, stock, and safety standards within a 36-hour week (term time plus two weeks), with a start date in November 2026. This role requires a catering qualification and experience with large-scale food service.

Formación

• Experience cooking in large quantities for school-age children.
• Experience managing kitchen staff.
• Experience working with children and diverse dietary needs.
• Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the catering team and ensure high-quality lunches and refreshments for around 450 pupils, staff and visitors.
• Develop menus on a three-week cycle and manage costs, stock, and wastage.
• Oversee food education, health and safety, and customer service across the school.

Conocimientos

Cooking in large quantities

Kitchen staff management

Working with children

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Customer care

Stock and cost control

Educación

GCSE/O-level standard

Catering qualification

Herramientas

Stock management systems

Budgeting tools

Descripción del empleo

Ark Atwood Primary Academy in Westminster, London, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering team, create innovative menus for around 450 pupils and staff, and drive the food education programme across the school.

You will manage budget, stock, and safety standards within a 36-hour week (term time plus two weeks), with a start date in November 2026. This role requires a catering qualification and experience with large-scale food service.