Relief Chef Manager - Lewisham

Olive Dining Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£42,000 Salary

Mileage paid

Term time only

Free Meals

Monday to Friday

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd in Lewisham is seeking a committed Executive Chef/Relief Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations across schools, cover holidays and sickness, and collaborate with the development team under the head of development.

You'll work in a large team, prefer friendly, family-like hours, and bring a food safety certificate and strong kitchen experience to ensure safe, tasty meals for students while delivering a supportive, high-energy catering service.

Qualifications

• Experience in the kitchen is a must.
• A food safety certificate or equivalent is required.
• Be a good team player who stays calm under pressure and thrives in a busy environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety; Level 2 certificate is a bonus.
• Flexibility and adaptability for school schedules.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Must have access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Relief Chef Manager to support both primary and secondary schools.
• Relief Chef Manager to cover holidays and sickness.
• Relief Chef Manager to work with the development team and report to the head of development.
• Work within a large team in a fast-paced school catering environment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety certificate

Team player

Calm under pressure

Food hygiene

Flexibility

Communication skills

Own transport

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 Executive Chef 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:

• £42,000 Salary
• Mileage paid
• Term time only
• 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