Daytime School Kitchen Leader — Chef Manager

Impact Food Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is recruiting a Chef Manager for Cottenham Village College. You will run a high-volume school kitchen, lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure hygiene and compliance standards are met. This is a daytime role with term-time weeks and structured shifts.

We offer training opportunities, free meals on shift, uniform provided, and progression opportunities within a growing school catering business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is recruiting a Chef Manager for Cottenham Village College. You will run a high-volume school kitchen, lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure hygiene and compliance standards are met. This is a daytime role with term-time weeks and structured shifts.

We offer training opportunities, free meals on shift, uniform provided, and progression opportunities within a growing school catering business.