Primary School Chef - Coulsdon

Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub Careers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a skilled School Chef Manager in Coulsdon. This role involves providing quality meals to 560 students and staff and overseeing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, strong culinary skills, and excellent understanding of health regulations. This position offers a supportive environment with several perks like an Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Meals on duty

Access to a Mental Health First Aider

Great work life balance

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Great time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality meals to 560 Students and Staff.
• Oversee other kitchen staff members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

Health and safety regulations

Staff training and mentoring

Stock control

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced School Chef Manager to join our team in Coulsdon. As part of this role you will be responsible for providing quality meals to 560 Students and Staff in a Primary school and overseeing other kitchen staff members.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements
• Great time management skills
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• The ability to train and mentor other staff
• Ordering stock / stock control.

Work pattern

• School Term Time only
• Monday-Friday
• 40 Hours Per Week
• 39 weeks per year

Perks

• An Employee Assistance Programme that includes benefits such as free CBT sessions, financial and health guidance.
• Meals on duty.
• Access to a Mental Health First Aider during office hours.
• Great work life balance.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

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