Relief Chef Manager - Oxted

Olive Dining Ltd; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Term time only

Free Meals

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support school catering across primary and secondary settings. You will cover holidays and sickness, working closely with the development team and reporting to the head of development.

The role requires kitchen experience and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, with a focus on teamwork, calmness under pressure, and reliable transport. Term-time hours with a Monday–Friday 7am–3pm schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is essential.
• Food safety knowledge is required.
• Strong teamwork and communication are key.
• Calm under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations across primary and secondary schools.
• Cover holidays and sickness as needed.
• Collaborate with the development team and head of development.
• Work within a large kitchen team.

Education

Food safety certificate (Level 2)

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
• 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 £34,000 Salary
• 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 to make a real impact in a school community
• Enjoy variety and hands-on working
• Like the idea of work-life balance