School Kitchen Executive Chef Manager | Term-Time Leader

Compass; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known catering service is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at St Andrews RC School in Leatherhead. Your role will include managing food preparation, training kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £46,222 per annum and a term time only contract allowing for an excellent work-life balance. You will be an essential part of a passionate team dedicated to providing quality food experiences for children.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme

Consistent training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager in a busy secondary school or similar.
• Responsible for planning and preparation of daily menus.
• Experience in managing supplier ordering and stock taking.
• Understand cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage food delivery and storage.
• Ensure high standards in the kitchen operations.
• Control budget and minimize wastage.
• Resolve customer queries professionally.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Health & Safety compliance

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

Experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager

Job description

A well-known catering service is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at St Andrews RC School in Leatherhead. Your role will include managing food preparation, training kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £46,222 per annum and a term time only contract allowing for an excellent work-life balance. You will be an essential part of a passionate team dedicated to providing quality food experiences for children.