Lead School Kitchen Manager | Immediate Start, Weekly Pay

The Berkeley Scott Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering environment

Ongoing Berkeley Scott support

Future opportunities

Lead within school kitchen

Job summary

The Berkeley Scott Group is recruiting for a Chef Manager to lead a school kitchen in Oxford. This role offers an immediate start, £18.00–£24.00 per hour, and weekly pay.

You will manage a catering team, plan meals, oversee operations, and ensure top standards of food hygiene and service in a busy school environment. Ideal candidates hold Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen certificates, have DBS clearance, and can provide two references.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef or catering management role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Two references are required.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Food Allergen Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the school catering team.
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure food is prepared and served to a high standard.
• Manage stock, supplies and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain food hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Create a welcoming and professional environment.
• Motivate kitchen staff during service.

Skills

Leadership

Catering management

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Job description

The Berkeley Scott Group is recruiting for a Chef Manager to lead a school kitchen in Oxford. This role offers an immediate start, £18.00–£24.00 per hour, and weekly pay.

You will manage a catering team, plan meals, oversee operations, and ensure top standards of food hygiene and service in a busy school environment. Ideal candidates hold Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen certificates, have DBS clearance, and can provide two references.