Chef Manager: Lead High-Volume School Kitchen

Impact Food Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours (Mon–Fri)

Term-time 42 weeks/year

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and career progress

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is recruiting a Chef Manager for Durrington High School to lead a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students each day and ensuring service runs smoothly.

The hands-on role involves team leadership, menu planning, stock control and compliance, with daytime hours (7am–4pm), Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year and excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous 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
• A 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

Job description

Impact Food Group is recruiting a Chef Manager for Durrington High School to lead a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students each day and ensuring service runs smoothly.

The hands-on role involves team leadership, menu planning, stock control and compliance, with daytime hours (7am–4pm), Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year and excellent opportunities for training and career progression.