School Kitchen Leader & Lead Chef | 32.5h Term-Time

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP programme

LGPS pension

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Employee benefits package

Job summary

The Bridge Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our school catering team. You will oversee service, plan nutritious menus and manage stock while ensuring high standards of food safety and a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Join a friendly, supportive school community and help drive the day-to-day running of the kitchen during term-time, with opportunities for professional development and colleague well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced and enthusiastic chef with pride in high-quality food.
• Friendly and able to relate well with pupils, colleagues and the school community.
• Organised and capable of running a busy school kitchen day-to-day.
• Confident in leading and supporting a catering team.
• Committed to high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Able to manage stock, minimise waste and use resources efficiently.
• Previous school catering experience and relevant food safety training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school catering service and lead the catering team.
• Plan and prepare nutritious school menus.
• Manage stock and resources to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene and safety.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock control

Education

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Bridge Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our school catering team. You will oversee service, plan nutritious menus and manage stock while ensuring high standards of food safety and a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Join a friendly, supportive school community and help drive the day-to-day running of the kitchen during term-time, with opportunities for professional development and colleague well-being benefits.