School Kitchen Chef Manager — Weekdays, Family‑Friendly Hours

Olive Dining Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Family-friendly hours

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd, a school catering company serving students across London, Kent, Surrey and Essex, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the primary school kitchen. The role involves feeding around 200 students daily and managing a small team to maintain high standards.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, during term time (40 weeks), with a salary of £24,900 and free meals on duty. You’ll engage with pupils, staff and parents to deliver nutritious meals with care.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to kitchen leadership.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Feed 200 students daily in a primary school setting.
• Lead and motivate a team of 3 staff.
• Build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including allergens, stock and ordering.

Skills

Hands on

Hygiene & safety

Education kitchen exp

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd, a school catering company serving students across London, Kent, Surrey and Essex, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the primary school kitchen. The role involves feeding around 200 students daily and managing a small team to maintain high standards.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, during term time (40 weeks), with a salary of £24,900 and free meals on duty. You’ll engage with pupils, staff and parents to deliver nutritious meals with care.