Chef Manager – Lead High-Volume School Kitchen

Impact Food Group; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and progression

Free qualifications

Staff discounts

Job summary

Impact Food Group in Humberston Academy, Grimsby, requires a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, lead a team, and ensure high-quality meals for hundreds of students. This hands-on leadership role covers menu planning, stock control, and compliance.

Working hours are 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday, term-time with 42 weeks per year. Salary £27,151.50 per annum plus benefits, with ongoing training and progression opportunities. This role supports student wellbeing through great food.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team.
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets.
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the smooth running of service from prep to finish.

Skills

High-volume catering

Leadership

Team management

Food hygiene

Job description

Impact Food Group in Humberston Academy, Grimsby, requires a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, lead a team, and ensure high-quality meals for hundreds of students. This hands-on leadership role covers menu planning, stock control, and compliance.

Working hours are 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday, term-time with 42 weeks per year. Salary £27,151.50 per annum plus benefits, with ongoing training and progression opportunities. This role supports student wellbeing through great food.