School Chef Manager: Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership; Radstock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & safety training

Job summary

Hayesfield School is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee two school kitchens, delivering nutritious menus for students and staff. You will lead a small team, ensure high standards, and drive efficiency while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role focuses on developing catering strategies within the school ethos, monitoring nutrition, managing stock and budgets, and coordinating with the Trust to enhance food quality and sustainability across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Head Chef level experience.
• Catering qualifications as listed (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ 2/3).
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations (COSHH, HACCP).
• Strong nutrition knowledge and awareness of dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced dishes.
• Develop and deliver a catering strategy aligned with the Food for Life Partnership Scheme.
• Manage kitchen staff with training and development to ensure high standards.
• Oversee health and safety procedures, including COSHH and HACCP compliance.
• Contribute to menu planning, portion control and nutrition analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Nutrition

Health & safety

Menu planning

Training & development

COSHH & HACCP

Stock control

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Hayesfield School is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee two school kitchens, delivering nutritious menus for students and staff. You will lead a small team, ensure high standards, and drive efficiency while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role focuses on developing catering strategies within the school ethos, monitoring nutrition, managing stock and budgets, and coordinating with the Trust to enhance food quality and sustainability across the site.