School Catering Chef Manager – Term-Time Leader

Admiral Recruitment Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee school catering operations in Reading. You will manage a team preparing meals for around 1100 children daily, needing expertise in education catering and an understanding of local and national food trends. This role offers limited working weeks and no weekend shifts, making it ideal for a dedicated chef manager seeking a work-life balance. Regular contact with pupils during meal service will be a part of the job.

Benefits

Limited working weeks during school breaks

No weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen in an educational environment.
• Ability to lead a team of staff effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering operations for approximately 1100 students.
• Oversee meal preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Work with teaching staff to ensure catering standards are met.

Skills

Education catering understanding

Food trends knowledge

People management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee school catering operations in Reading. You will manage a team preparing meals for around 1100 children daily, needing expertise in education catering and an understanding of local and national food trends. This role offers limited working weeks and no weekend shifts, making it ideal for a dedicated chef manager seeking a work-life balance. Regular contact with pupils during meal service will be a part of the job.