School Chef Manager

The Berkeley Scott Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering environment

Ongoing Berkeley Scott support

Future opportunities

Lead within school kitchen

Job summary

The Berkeley Scott Group is recruiting for a Chef Manager to lead a school kitchen in Oxford. This role offers an immediate start, £18.00–£24.00 per hour, and weekly pay.

You will manage a catering team, plan meals, oversee operations, and ensure top standards of food hygiene and service in a busy school environment. Ideal candidates hold Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen certificates, have DBS clearance, and can provide two references.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef or catering management role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Two references are required.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Food Allergen Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the school catering team.
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure food is prepared and served to a high standard.
• Manage stock, supplies and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain food hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Create a welcoming and professional environment.
• Motivate kitchen staff during service.

Skills

Leadership

Catering management

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Job description

Chef Manager – School Catering | Oxford

Immediate Start | £18.00 – £24.00 per hour | Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced catering professional looking for your next opportunity? Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting for a talented Chef Manager to join a school catering team in Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a kitchen, delivering great food and creating a positive environment for both staff and students.

What We Offer

• £18.00 – £24.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start available
• Fantastic school-based catering environment
• Ongoing support from the Berkeley Scott team
• Potential for ongoing work and future opportunities
• The opportunity to take the lead within a busy school kitchen

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Chef Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the catering team
• Planning and preparing high-quality meals
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Ensuring food is prepared and served to a high standard
• Managing stock, supplies and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Following all food safety and allergen procedures
• Creating a welcoming and professional environment
• Supporting and motivating kitchen staff throughout service

Requirements

We are looking for a confident Chef Manager who has:

• Previous experience in a chef or catering management role
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• An Enhanced DBS
• 2 references
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
• Food Allergen Certificate
• Or willingness to obtain the required food safety and allergen certificates
• A reliable, professional and positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively in a busy school environment