High-Volume School Kitchen Leader | Daytime Hours + Holidays

Impact Food Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Staff discount scheme

Monthly team incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen at Malborough Science Academy. You will manage a team, plan menus, and ensure smooth daily service for hundreds of students.

The role is hands-on with leadership responsibilities, budget awareness, and a focus on food safety and stakeholder relations. Daytime hours, term-time weeks, and opportunities for progression are offered.

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

Skills

Kitchen management

High-volume cooking

People management

Operations compliance

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen at Malborough Science Academy. You will manage a team, plan menus, and ensure smooth daily service for hundreds of students.

The role is hands-on with leadership responsibilities, budget awareness, and a focus on food safety and stakeholder relations. Daytime hours, term-time weeks, and opportunities for progression are offered.