Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

Kellan Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

September start

Weekly pay

Flexible working

Ongoing assignments

Holiday pay

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Kettering (NN14) for a School Chef Manager role. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, manage food orders, and ensure strict hygiene standards are met.

Role requires a background as a Chef Manager, with Enhanced DBS, Food Safety Level 2, and Food Allergen certificates, plus two professional references. Competitive pay and weekly pay available, with September start and potential for ongoing assignments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and deliver high-quality meals.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Experience managing ordering, stock control, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in a school setting.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to meet standards.
• Plan and prepare fresh, high-quality meals within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Allergen Certificate

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Kettering (NN14) for a School Chef Manager role. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, manage food orders, and ensure strict hygiene standards are met.

Role requires a background as a Chef Manager, with Enhanced DBS, Food Safety Level 2, and Food Allergen certificates, plus two professional references. Competitive pay and weekly pay available, with September start and potential for ongoing assignments.