Mobile Chef Manager

The Golden Thread Alliance; Dartford; On-site; GBP 29,167 - 30,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Professional Development

Two family days

Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave

Local Government/Teachers’ Pensions

Eyecare vouchers (Specsavers)

Annual Flu Jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Golden Thread Alliance is seeking a Mobile Chef Manager to lead a school kitchen team across Dartford and Gravesham sites on a casual, as-needed basis. You will manage the kitchen, cook and serve fresh meals, and travel between sites using your own vehicle.hourly rate £15.12–£16.03, equivalent to £29,167–£30,934 full-time.

Ideal candidates bring proven culinary skills and strong communication with staff and pupils, plus drive and flexibility to support the trust catering goals and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills demonstrated in school kitchen settings.
• Ability to lead a busy catering team and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of school kitchens across sites.
• Cook and serve fresh meals for pupils and staff.
• Lead and coordinate a dedicated catering team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? If so, come and join The Golden Thread Alliance family of schools as a Mobile Chef Manager.

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Mobile Chef Manager to join our team on a casual basis. Work will be offered on an ad-hoc, "as and when required" basis. You will be paid for the hours that you work on Kent Scheme E – 2026 which is £15.12 - £16.03 per hour (£29,167 - £30,934 full time equivalent).

As a Golden Thread Alliance Mobile Chef Manager, you will be an ambassador for great food, leading the kitchen team to provide an efficient food service to our pupils. The role will require an organised individual, able to run a busy kitchen, have use of their own vehicle, and are able to travel to sites in Dartford and Gravesham covering the trusts school kitchens as and when they are needed.

You will need excellent and proven culinary skills, be able to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and have the drive and passion to lead the team in our goal of providing an excellent catering service that is accessible to all our pupils and staff. Reporting to the Trust Catering Manager, and liaising daily with Business Managers and Headteachers, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a school kitchen, cooking and serving fresh food and managing a dedicated catering team.

Our staff benefits package includes:

1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
2. Two family days
3. Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
4. Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
5. Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
6. Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
7. Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting.

Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.