School Kitchen Manager: Lead, Cook & Inspire Team

Chartwells Schools; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Career development

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting for a kitchen unit lead to oversee catering services within a school environment. The role focuses on managing a small team, ensuring high standards of food preparation, service and cost control during term-time (43.6 weeks per year).

You’ll work Monday to Friday with a salary of £28-30k, depending on experience, and access to a range of staff benefits, including a contributory pension and free meals on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience in a similar environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate is essential.
• Excellent financial acumen and cost-control awareness.
• Proven experience leading and managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to Compass Group standards.
• Oversee food preparation and service to quality specifications.
• Manage stock, resources and team to ensure efficiency.
• Support training and performance development of staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
• Deliver high-quality customer service in a client-focused environment.

Skills

Good Chef Skills

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Understanding Customers

Accountability

IT literate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting for a kitchen unit lead to oversee catering services within a school environment. The role focuses on managing a small team, ensuring high standards of food preparation, service and cost control during term-time (43.6 weeks per year).

You’ll work Monday to Friday with a salary of £28-30k, depending on experience, and access to a range of staff benefits, including a contributory pension and free meals on site.