Term-Time School Chef Manager - Lead Fresh, Safe Meals

Chartwells Schools; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development through Career Path

Digital GP access for you and family

Exclusive travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards programme

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Chartwells Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee daily catering operations, lead a small team and ensure high standards of food quality, service and safety.

This term-time role (44.6 weeks per year) offers £36,000 per annum, a contributory pension, career development, and extensive staff benefits, including health coverage, shopping and travel discounts, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Strong chef skills with a passion for fresh food.
• At least two years' catering management experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a small team.
• Excellent financial and commercial awareness.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring food quality and customer service.
• Leading, motivating and developing a small catering team to deliver exceptional results.
• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious meals to agreed specifications and standards.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies.
• Managing food purchasing, stock control and labour costs to achieve financial targets.
• Building positive relationships with the school, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and customer satisfaction across the catering service.

Skills

Chef skills

Catering management

Financial awareness

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Job description

Chartwells Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee daily catering operations, lead a small team and ensure high standards of food quality, service and safety.

This term-time role (44.6 weeks per year) offers £36,000 per annum, a contributory pension, career development, and extensive staff benefits, including health coverage, shopping and travel discounts, and wellness programs.