Relief Chef Manager - Barking

Olive Dining Ltd; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Free Meals

Term time only

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd. is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support both primary and secondary school kitchens in Barking and surrounding areas. You will help cover holidays and sickness, working with the development team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality meals.

The role offers term-time-only hours, Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm (40 hours), with mileage paid and free meals on duty. A strong kitchen background and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in schools or catering.
• Food safety certificate or equivalent; focus on safe, healthy and tasty meals.
• Good teamwork and ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Relief Chef Manager to support primary and secondary schools.
• Cover holidays and sickness as needed.
• Collaborate with development team and report to head of development.
• Work within a large team to deliver meals and operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team player

Calm under pressure

Transport access

Job description

Relief Chef Manager - Barking

2026-10-03T00:00:00

Greater London

Greater London

GB

WC2N 5DN

Any

2027-01-01T11:03:48.223

If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We Are:

At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Relief Chef Manager to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen.

Family-Friendly Hours

• Weekends Off (Yes, really)

Supportive Team Culture

• You're never just a number here
• Free Meals on Duty - Because Chefs should never work hungry!

Wellbeing First

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.

Room to Grow

We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

The Package:

• Up to £40,000
• Mileage paid
• Term time only
• Free Meals
• Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm (40 hours)

The Role:

• Relief Chef Manager to support both our primary and secondary schools
• Relief Chef Manager to cover holidays and sickness
• Relief Chef Manager to work closely with the development team and reporting into the head of development
• Relief Chef Manager to work within a large team

What You'll Need:

• Experience in the kitchen is a must, whether it's in schools or B&I.
• A food safety certificate or equivalent; we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.
• To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).
• Flexibility: You're great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!
• Must have access to own transport.

This Role Is Perfect If You Want to:

• Make a real impact in a school community
• Enjoy variety and hands-on working
• Like the idea of work-life balance
• Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table?

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If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you. Who We Are: At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Relief Chef Manager to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. Family-Friendly Hours WeekendsOff (Yes, really) Supportive Team Culture You're never just a number here Free Meals on Duty Because Chefs should never work hungry! Wellbeing First Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support. Room to Grow We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive. The Package: Up to £40,000 Mileage paid Term time only Free Meals Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm ( 40 hours ) The Role: Relief Chef Manager to support both our primary and secondary schools Relief Chef Manager to cover holidays and sickness Relief Chef Manager to work closely the development team and reporting into the head of development Relief Chef Manager to work within a large team What You'll Need: Experience in the kitchen is a must. whether it's in schools or B&I. A food safety certificate or equivalent, we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty. To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus). Flexibility: You're great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!). Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way! Must have access to own transport. This Role Is Perfect If You want a real impact in a school community Enjoy variety and hands-on working Like the idea of work-life balance Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table??? #J-18808-Ljbffr