School Chef Manager

Kellan Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Potential for ongoing work

Leadership in school kitchen

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting for a Chef Manager to join a school catering team in Oxford, offering an immediate start and £18-£24 per hour. You will lead and develop staff, plan menus, and ensure high standards of food safety and service.

The role provides weekly pay, ongoing support from the Berkeley Scott team, and potential for ongoing work within a fantastic school-based catering environment. You will lead within a busy school kitchen and help create a positive atmosphere for staff and

Qualifications

• Experience in a chef or catering management role.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• 2 references required.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate held.
• Food Allergen Certificate held or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the catering team in a busy school kitchen.
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals for staff and students.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food service standards.
• Manage stock, supplies and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain food hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Create a welcoming and professional kitchen environment.
• Support and motivate kitchen staff during service.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Allergen procedures

Enhanced DBS

Food hygiene

Communication

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Allergen Certificate

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