Chef Manager - St Mark's C of E Primary School

Compass Group UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pabulum Catering is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences at St Mark’s C of E Primary School. This role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing food, and fostering a positive environment for a passionate team. The position offers a term-time only contract, ensuring a great work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Discount membership with Unlock

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Great communicator and team player with supervisory skills.
• Financially astute, with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food for the school community.
• Managing kitchen operations including Health & Safety.
• Building strong relationships with clients and team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Team Leadership

Financial Acumen

Education

Qualified in a craft background

Job description

Pabulum Catering - Chef Manager Position

Pabulum Catering is recruiting for a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences at St Mark’s C of E Primary School.

As a Chef Manager, you'll work with a passionate team to create an outstanding experience for our school community.

We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a positive company culture committed to providing healthy food for children. At Pabulum, our employees are valued; without you, our innovative and growing business wouldn't succeed.

With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are many opportunities for your growth, learning, and development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food
• Managing kitchen operations, including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining the Unit Bookwork
• Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
• Building strong relationships with clients, team members, and customers to ensure continuous growth and excellent service

Our ideal Chef Manager will be:

• Passionate about food and customer service
• A great communicator and team player with supervisory skills to motivate and develop a large team
• Financially astute, with full training provided on processes and systems
• Qualified or experienced in a craft background

Role details and benefits:

• Salary: £27,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 - 15:00
• Term-time only contract for work/life balance
• Holiday pay, NEST pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Discount membership with Unlock

Our core ingredients for success:

• The food: Committed to Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation, with 94% freshly prepared daily on-site using 75% British produce and minimal frozen or processed foods.
• The people: Ensuring excellent customer experiences to foster repeat business.
• The role: Joining our positive and professional team as a Chef Manager.

Applicants must provide two employment/character references and undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check, which we will cover.

Interested in joining Pabulum?

Please apply online or contact us at [e-mail].

Job Reference: com/2105/42339001/52724959/BU #Pabulum

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all team members.