School Chef Manager

The Evolve Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pay Rates

Holiday Pay when YOU need it

Dedicated Consultant

Total Flexibility

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

Free Access to Industry Qualifications

Job summary

The Evolve Group is hiring a School Chef Manager to lead catering operations at school sites in Essex. This hands-on role requires a confident chef who can manage a team, deliver fresh, seasonal meals, and ensure high standards.

We offer competitive pay of £19-£25 per hour, a September start, and opportunities across Essex with flexibility and support from dedicated consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

Job description

School Chef Manager

Enhance Catering is recruiting Chef Manager's to lead the catering operations for our client's school sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef's who enjoys leading a team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high‑quality food service.

We are recruiting for a September start with a lot of temporary and permanent roles available across Essex. Pay will be £19 to £25 an hour.

What You'll be doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Pay Rates - Competitive hourly rates for all Chef roles. £19-£25 an hour
• Holiday Pay when YOU need it - We calculate your holiday pay separately, and you can request at anytime - perfect for planned breaks or last minute getaways.
• Dedicated Consultant - Our specialist consultants work closely with you to secure the best placements across the industry that match your skill set & preference.
• Total Flexibility - You are in full control of your schedule. Choose when and where you work
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications such as food safety level 2.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks

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