School Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Street, Somerset, is seeking a dedicated School Chef Manager. This role offers excellent hours with no evening or weekend work, focusing on providing fresh meals to students in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will lead the kitchen team, ensuring outstanding service and compliance with food safety standards, while enjoying perks like free meal benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Opportunities for free qualifications and career development

Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers

Monthly team incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service or kitchen management role.
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal meals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure daily service runs smoothly.
• Cook meals for pupils and staff while managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food safety management

People management

Cooking skills

Job description

School Chef Manager - Primary School
Location: Street, Somerset
Salary: Approx. 25,000 per year
Hours: Full-Time - Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm
Working Pattern: Term-time only (39 weeks per year, including inset days)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Street, Somerset, to find a dedicated and experienced School Chef Manager to lead their onsite catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work locally with great hours, no evening or weekend shifts, and all school holidays off.

Why Choose Our Client?

Our client is passionate about great food and excellent service - they don't just make school meals, they make good food. You'll be joining a supportive and professional environment where your skills in cooking and people management will be genuinely valued.

What's In It For You?

• Term-time only - all school holidays off
• Daytime hours - no evenings or weekends
• Free meal on shift and uniform provided
• Opportunities for free qualifications and career development
• Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
• Monthly team incentives with chances to win shopping vouchers

What's Involved?

• Leading the kitchen team and ensuring a smooth daily service
• Cooking fresh, seasonal meals at volume for pupils and staff
• Liaising with the onsite school team to deliver a high-quality service
• Managing all kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Playing a key role in menu planning and food presentation

Sound like the role for you?

Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this School Chef Manager opportunity in Street, Somerset.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Role: School Chef Manager
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCATERING
Location: Street, Somerset

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.