School Kitchen Manager - Chef Leader (Term-Time)

Aramark Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Local transport links

MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at USP Palmers, Grays, Essex. You will direct a team, prepare meals, and ensure food quality and brand standards across deli and hot counter service.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 7:00–15:30) with evenings free; benefits include free meals, parking, discounts, and potential career progression within a world-leading contract catering company.

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and previous on-the-job experience.
• Previous managerial experience and financial awareness (P&L, stocktaking).

Responsibilities

• Hot and cold food production for deli grab & go and hot counter service at breakfast and lunch.
• Organise and coordinate hospitality; lead the team to ensure tasks and recipes meet brand standards.
• Accountable for stock flow, rotation, and regular stock takes along with back-office paperwork.
• Place orders and manage stock rotation; handle customer complaints as required.
• Direct and coach team members, ensuring training and development needs are met.

Skills

Managerial experience

UK residency 5 years

Security vetting / DBS clearance

Financial processing, P&L, stocktaking

Education

Culinary/cookery qualification

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at USP Palmers, Grays, Essex. You will direct a team, prepare meals, and ensure food quality and brand standards across deli and hot counter service.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 7:00–15:30) with evenings free; benefits include free meals, parking, discounts, and potential career progression within a world-leading contract catering company.