Chef Manager in Basildon Area

Pabulum; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pabulum is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a school kitchen in Basildon. In this role, you will ensure outstanding food experiences for students while managing kitchen operations, staff, and compliance with health standards. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Ongoing training and development

Discount membership with Unlock

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to manage food storage and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations focusing on Health & Safety.
• Maintain relationships with clients and team.
• Oversee food deliveries and storage management.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team management

Financial acumen

Education

Qualified or experienced in a craft background

Job description

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Pabulum Catering is now recruiting for a Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at one of our schools in the Basildon area.

The school has a lovely team in a well-cared-for environment. You will have a close relationship with the school and be responsible for a well-established kitchen dedicated to providing the best for all children.

As a Chef Manager, you will work in a passionate and dedicated team to create an outstanding experience for our school.

In return, we offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a fantastic company culture committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you are important; without our employees, we wouldn’t be where we are today, with a strong, innovative, and growing business.

With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are many opportunities for you to grow, learn, and develop.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the main aspects of the kitchens, including Health & Safety and Training & Development, with the Unit Bookwork to keep up to date
• Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
• Developing great relationships with clients, team, and customers to ensure the catering contract is continually improving and growing

Our ideal Chef Manager will be:

• Passionate about food and customer service
• A great communicator who works well as part of a team, with supervisory skills to manage, develop, and motivate a large team
• Financially astute, with full training provided in processes and software systems
• Qualified or experienced in a craft background

Role details and benefits include:

• £26,000 per annum plus a term-time Chef Bonus, adding approximately £1,000 annually (tax-free)
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 - 15:00
• Term-time only contract providing a good work/life balance
• Holiday pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount membership with Unlock

At Pabulum, three ingredients define your role:

• The food – We prioritize Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on-site daily, using 75% British produce with minimal frozen or processed foods.
• The people – Ensuring an excellent customer experience to keep customers coming back
• The role – Joining our positive and professional team as a Chef Manager

As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references. An Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check will be carried out (at our expense).

Interested in joining the Pabulum family?

Please apply online. For direct inquiries, you can call me at 07964117453 or email me at [emailprotected].