Chef Manager - Primary School Kitchen Lead, Term-Time

Olive Dining Ltd; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing Support

Room to Grow

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school in the region. The role runs Monday to Friday from 8am to 2:30pm, term time only (39 weeks). You will feed 400 children daily and lead a team of 6, coordinating meals, allergens, stock and orders while maintaining high kitchen standards.

We value hands-on leaders who prioritise fresh, nutritious food and a supportive, family-run ethos. A strong focus on hygiene, safety and teamwork helps deliver consistent, quality meals for young

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to kitchen operations.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Sous chef or Chef Manager experience within education preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Feed 400 children a day.
• Lead and motivate a kitchen team of 6.
• Build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen tasks including allergens, stock and ordering.

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school in the region. The role runs Monday to Friday from 8am to 2:30pm, term time only (39 weeks). You will feed 400 children daily and lead a team of 6, coordinating meals, allergens, stock and orders while maintaining high kitchen standards.

We value hands-on leaders who prioritise fresh, nutritious food and a supportive, family-run ethos. A strong focus on hygiene, safety and teamwork helps deliver consistent, quality meals for young