Chef Manager - High-Volume School Kitchen (Daytime)

Impact Food Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group in the UK is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen at Atlantic Academy, Portland. You will lead a catering team, oversee service from prep to plate, and ensure top-quality, fresh meals for hundreds of students every day.

The role is Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm, 42 weeks a year, with term-time holidays and additional weeks; salary is £32,500 per annum. You will plan menus, manage stock and budgets, maintain hygiene standards, and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal meals at high volumes.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Plan menus, manage stock and control budgets.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• Build relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee the smooth running of service from prep to finish.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Stock management

Budget control

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group in the UK is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen at Atlantic Academy, Portland. You will lead a catering team, oversee service from prep to plate, and ensure top-quality, fresh meals for hundreds of students every day.

The role is Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm, 42 weeks a year, with term-time holidays and additional weeks; salary is £32,500 per annum. You will plan menus, manage stock and budgets, maintain hygiene standards, and build strong relationships with