Head Chef jobs in United Kingdom

Welcome to IFG, one of the fastest-growing education catering companies in the country. We were recently awarded Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG has four brands: Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison, and Chapter One.

We’re looking for talented individuals to help us serve better food to children.

The role…

Job Title: Chef Manager

School Location: Melton Mowbray

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working Hours: 7.30am - 3pm

Working Weeks: 37.5 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £25,000 per year

Your Background…

We welcome applicants with strong cooking and people management skills. You should be an experienced Cook or Chef Manager, accustomed to preparing food with fresh, seasonal ingredients in volume, managing your kitchen, and liaising directly with onsite clients.

As manager, you will lead the team, ensuring smooth service and compliance with all safety and hygiene standards.

Our goal is to make good food for schools, which our clients and customers love!

What’s in it for me?

If you’re looking for a role close to home, with daytime hours, weekends and evenings off, this could be ideal.

You’ll also enjoy all school holidays off, providing excellent work-life balance.

Additional benefits include a free meal on shift, uniform, opportunities for career growth, free qualifications, staff discounts at over 850 retailers, and monthly incentives like shopping vouchers.

Next steps…

If you believe you’re the right fit and the role suits your schedule, we’d love to hear from you!

An interview and kitchen visit are part of the selection process.

IFG is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, paid for by IFG.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is confidential and GDPR compliant.