School Kitchen Maestro — Mon-Fri, Term-Time Chef Manager

Sodexo; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance

Health & wellbeing app

Sodexo discounts

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning and development

Cycle to work

Volunteering

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure high standards, manage menus, and control costs, with no unsociable hours and holidays off. The role emphasizes guidance, training, and delivering top-quality catering for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking at large scale (100–1300 students).
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, train and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation costs including labour, food and stock.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure consistency of food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Create and develop school menus and conduct routine audits.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Menu development

Budget control

Training & mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2

Food safety Level 2

Job description

Sodexo at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure high standards, manage menus, and control costs, with no unsociable hours and holidays off. The role emphasizes guidance, training, and delivering top-quality catering for students and staff.