Chef Manager: School Dining, 7am–3pm, Term-Time

Olive Dining Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Supportive Team Culture

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing First

Room to Grow

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd in London is seeking a Chef Manager for a busy secondary school, to lead a team and deliver nutritious meals to around 500 pupils each day.

The role runs Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, term time (41 weeks), with a 40-hour week and a starting salary of £38,000.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage allergens and stock, and build strong relationships with students, staff and parents, in a family-friendly, supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Feed approximately 500 students daily.
• Manage a team of 6.
• Build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including allergens, stock and ordering.

Skills

Hands-on

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Education

Experience in education catering (preferred)

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd in London is seeking a Chef Manager for a busy secondary school, to lead a team and deliver nutritious meals to around 500 pupils each day.

The role runs Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, term time (41 weeks), with a 40-hour week and a starting salary of £38,000.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage allergens and stock, and build strong relationships with students, staff and parents, in a family-friendly, supportive environment.