School Catering Chef Manager | Term-Time, 40hrs/week

Aramark; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for Idsall School in TF11 8PD. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a catering team, and ensure meals are prepared to Aramark standards.

This permanent role offers term-time scheduling, 40-hour weeks, and development opportunities. The role requires an innovative menu approach, strong financial oversight, and delivery of high-quality service in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment.
• Innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options inline with Aramark standards.
• Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements.
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure client and customer requirements are exceeded.
• Be flexible in your approach and the ability to flex service requirements in line with client requests.
• Hold full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads).
• Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning.
• Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility.
• Manage and develop the catering team.
• Using Aramarks suite of marketing material maintain consistent and impactful menu displays and product promotions.

Education

HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for Idsall School in TF11 8PD. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a catering team, and ensure meals are prepared to Aramark standards.

This permanent role offers term-time scheduling, 40-hour weeks, and development opportunities. The role requires an innovative menu approach, strong financial oversight, and delivery of high-quality service in a school environment.