Chef Manager – Primary School Kitchen Leader (Mon-Fri, Term Time)

Olive Dining Ltd; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

WeekendsOff (Yes, really)

Supportive Team Culture, You're never

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing First, Access to employee E

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd. is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school, working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, 40 hours per week, term time only (40 weeks). The role leads a team of 10, serves up to 500 students daily, and manages kitchen operations including allergens and stock. Salary £30,000 with free meals on duty.

The company emphasises family-friendly hours, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for growth within a family-run business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen experience in school catering.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Sous chef or Chef Manager previous experience within education (preferred, not essential)

Responsibilities

• Chef Manager to core feed 500 students a day.
• Lead and motivate a team of 10.
• Build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Manage the day-to-day of the kitchen, including allergens, stock and ordering.

Skills

Hands on approach

Food hygiene

Health and safety

Team leadership

Education sector experience

Education

Experience in education (preferred)

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd. is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school, working Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, 40 hours per week, term time only (40 weeks). The role leads a team of 10, serves up to 500 students daily, and manages kitchen operations including allergens and stock. Salary £30,000 with free meals on duty.

The company emphasises family-friendly hours, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for growth within a family-run business.