Relief Chef Manager - Bromley

Olive Dining Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Term-time schedule

Monday to Friday

Family-Friendly Hours

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd in London schools is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support both primary and secondary sites. You’ll cover holidays and sickness, and you’ll work closely with the development team, reporting into the head of development as part of a large kitchen team.

The role offers term-time hours (40 weeks), 30 hours per week, and a rate of £16.93 per hour with free meals on duty. If you’re passionate about school meals, teamwork, and delivering tasty, safe food for students, we’d love to

Qualifications

• Experience in the kitchen is a must, whether in schools or B&I.
• A food safety certificate or equivalent to keep everything safe, healthy and tasty.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work well in a busy environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene; Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus.
• Flexibility to adapt when the menu or schedule changes because school days are never boring.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude with kids, staff and school life.

Responsibilities

• Relief Chef Manager to support both 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.

Job description

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. We offer,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:

• £16.93 per hour
• 30 hours a week
• Term time only (40 Weeks )
• Free Meals
• Monday to Friday

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 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?

Ready to Join the Olive Team? If you’re ready to take the next step in the catering career and want to work somewhere that values people, flavour, and fun, we’d love to hear from you.