Chef Manager — School Kitchen Lead (Term Time, Free Meals)

Olive Dining Ltd

Lewisham

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 26,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free meals
Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school in Lewisham. The role runs Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term-time (40 weeks) with salary £23,415 and includes free meals.

You will lead a team of 3, manage day-to-day kitchen operations including allergens, stock and ordering, and engage with children, staff and parents. Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and safety, and experience in education settings is preferred but not

Qualifications

  • Hands-on approach.
  • 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 150 students a day.
  • Lead and motivate a team of 3.
  • 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 knowledge
Health and safety understanding

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a primary school in Lewisham. The role runs Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term-time (40 weeks) with salary £23,415 and includes free meals.

You will lead a team of 3, manage day-to-day kitchen operations including allergens, stock and ordering, and engage with children, staff and parents. Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and safety, and experience in education settings is preferred but not

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