School Kitchen Chef Manager — Lead Team & 700 Meals/Day

Olive Dining Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Supportive Team Culture

Free Meals on Duty

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Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school. You will oversee a team of nine, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and manage daily kitchen operations to serve 700 students each day.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm, term-time (42 weeks), with a salary of £39,500. A hands-on approach and food hygiene expertise are essential, with school-food experience preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Hands on approach required.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Feed 700 students daily and lead a team of 9.
• Motivate and develop staff, build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including allergens, stock, and ordering.

Skills

Hands on approach

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Education sector experience

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school. You will oversee a team of nine, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and manage daily kitchen operations to serve 700 students each day.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm, term-time (42 weeks), with a salary of £39,500. A hands-on approach and food hygiene expertise are essential, with school-food experience preferred but not essential.