Chef Manager - Wood End Park Academy

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pabulum Catering is seeking a Chef Manager at Wood End Park Academy School in London. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations and preparing quality meals for children, emphasizing health and customer satisfaction. Join a passionate team and enjoy excellent work-life balance, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Discount membership with Unlock

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Great communicator and team player.
• Financially astute with experience in kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food.
• Managing kitchen operations including Health & Safety.
• Receiving and managing food deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Leadership

Education

Qualified in catering craft

Job description

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Job Introduction

Pabulum Catering is now recruiting a Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to children at Wood End Park Academy School.

As a Chef Manager, you will work in a passionate and dedicated team to create an outstanding experience for our school community.

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

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food
• Managing kitchen operations, including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining Unit Bookwork
• Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
• Developing excellent relationships with clients, team members, and customers to ensure the catering service continues to grow positively

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 training provided in our processes and software systems
• Qualified or experienced in catering craft

Role details and benefits include:

• £26,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week
• Term-time only contract providing a good work/life balance
• Holiday pay
• NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount membership with Unlock

At Pabulum, three core ingredients define your role:

• The food: We prioritize Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation. 94% of our food is freshly prepared daily on-site, using 75% British produce, with minimal frozen or processed ingredients.
• The people: Ensuring an excellent customer experience is key to repeat business.
• And you: We are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our positive and professional team.

Applicants must provide two employment/character references and undergo an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (paid for by us).

Job Reference: com/0306/42329001/52742357/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.