Lead School Kitchen Manager - High-Volume Meals

Impact Food Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training & career progression

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume school kitchen at Ickneild Community College, OX49 5RB. You will manage a team, plan menus, control stock and budgets, and ensure food hygiene and safety across daily service to hundreds of students.

The role offers daytime hours (7am–3pm), term-time plus holiday pay, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression within a growing school catering group.

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

Leadership

High-volume catering

Team management

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume school kitchen at Ickneild Community College, OX49 5RB. You will manage a team, plan menus, control stock and budgets, and ensure food hygiene and safety across daily service to hundreds of students.

The role offers daytime hours (7am–3pm), term-time plus holiday pay, and opportunities for ongoing training and progression within a growing school catering group.