School Chef Manager

JMS Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in various schools across Greater London. The ideal candidate will lead the kitchen department, ensuring the preparation and presentation of meals, catering to around 300 meals daily, and meeting health and safety standards. Requirements include a valid Enhanced DBS, food hygiene, and safeguarding certificates. This full-time role offers competitive pay during school hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Qualifications

• Valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
• Experience in catering or kitchen management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen department in all areas.
• Cook, prepare, and present all meals to specification.
• Cater for approximately 300 meals daily.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Can-do attitude

Education

Food and hygiene certificate

Safeguarding certificate

Job description

We at JMS Recruitment LTD are urgently looking for a Chef Manager to work in a school within the London area.

Your duties will include, not exclusively:

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen department in all areas.
• Cook, prepare and present all meals to specification.
• Cater for approximately 300 meals daily.
• Serve all meals requested throughout the day for breakfast and lunch.
• Cook for private dining when requested.

Locations

• New Malden (KT3, KT1)
• Stanwell (TW19)
• West Drayton (UB7)
• Clapham/Brixton (SW4, SW12)
• Morden (SM4)
• Croydon (CR7, CR0, CR4)
• Orpington (BR5)
• Dartford (DA1, DA2)
• South Norwood (SE25, SE20)
• Woolwich/Thamesmead (SE7, SE28)
• Lewisham (SE6, SE13, SE12)

Hours: Full-time, during school hours (Monday‑Friday)

Pay: Competitive rates

Requirements

• Valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Food and hygiene certificate
• Safeguarding certificate
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and a can‑do attitude!

Join our friendly team and make a difference every day!

Interested? Give us a call (phone number removed) or email your CV.

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