School Chef Manager -Worthing

RGIT Australia; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

PS Catering at Worthing High School is seeking a passionate food professional to lead a busy school kitchen on a part-time, permanent basis. You will manage day-to-day operations, prepare healthy meals, and lead a team of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and high service standards.

We offer a term-time only role with school holidays off, a hands-on leadership position, and opportunities to learn our systems and contribute to improvements within a fast-growing catering company.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety standards.
• Experience in contract catering and managing a medium-sized kitchen.
• Positive, outgoing attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy school kitchen, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Prepare and deliver colourful, healthy, and delicious meals to pupils.
• Inspire and manage a team of enthusiastic kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Organise kitchen schedules, stock, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement best practices.
• Minimise paperwork and focus on hands-on leadership and team development.
• Support the introduction of new processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Meal preparation

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications

Job description

Part-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

Job Description:

A Fantastic opportunity to join PS Catering during an exciting period of exceptional growth at one of our established sites! We are looking fora candidate to start as soon as possible We’re searching for a passionate food professional to be a key part of our team at Worthing High School .

Working Hours are

40 hours per week

8 hours per day - 30 minute unpaid break included

39 weeks per year

An opportunity to learn our systems, and help us deliver vibrant, nutritious meals that make school lunchtimes fun and memorable. If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow your career with a company that values its people, this is your chance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy school kitchen, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Prepare and deliver colourful, healthy, and delicious meals to pupils
• Inspire and manage a team of enthusiastic kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Organise kitchen schedules, stock, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, including Directors and the Company Development Chef, to implement best practices.
• Minimise paperwork and focus on hands‑on leadership and team development.
• Support the introduction of new processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications or equivalent in‑house training.
• Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety standards.
• Experience in contract catering and managing a medium‑sized kitchen (preferred).
• Positive, outgoing attitude and a genuine passion for food and teamwork.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and grow with a dynamic company.
• Looking for a term‑time only role, with school holidays off.
• A manual driving licence preferrable

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast‑growing, innovative catering company where your ideas and energy make a difference.
• Work in a supportive environment with direct access to senior leaders and development opportunities.
• Enjoy a hands‑on role that lets you focus on what you love—creating great food and leading a team.
• Benefit from a family‑like culture where staff are valued, supported, and celebrated.
• Take pride in making a positive impact on pupils’ health and school experience.
• Flexible, term‑time schedule—perfect for work‑life balance.

As a candidate you will be perfect for us if you can deliver all of the above and the role could be perfect for you if you are looking for aterm time only rolethat allows you to spend your time at home during the school holidays.

If this sound like you then we really want to hear from you!