School Kitchen Lead Chef – Term-Time, 27.5h/w

The Evolve Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub discounts

Free industry qualifications

Catering qualifications

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a primary school in Harrogate. This hands-on role suits a confident chef who delivers high-quality meals using fresh ingredients.

You will oversee a well-organised kitchen, solo working, and ensure strict food safety and health & safety standards. Term-time, 27.5 hours per week, pay £20,000 per annum. DBS and catering qualifications are included.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with excellent cooking skills.
• Experience running a kitchen in a school or catering setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a kitchen.
• Must comply with food safety and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work solo in the kitchen to maintain smooth operation.
• Cater for approx. 80 covers daily.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Stock control

Quality meals

Health & safety

Job description

Enhance Catering is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a primary school in Harrogate. This hands-on role suits a confident chef who delivers high-quality meals using fresh ingredients.

You will oversee a well-organised kitchen, solo working, and ensure strict food safety and health & safety standards. Term-time, 27.5 hours per week, pay £20,000 per annum. DBS and catering qualifications are included.