Chef Manager - Term-Time Only
Location : Staines
Salary : £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours : Monday to Friday, 7 : 00am - 4 : 30pm (45 hours per week)
Working Pattern : 42 weeks per year (term-time, inset days & 3 additional weeks)
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected secondary school in Staines to recruit an experienced and motivated Chef Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with leadership experience to take the reins of a busy school kitchen, while enjoying a better work-life balance and long-term job stability.
Why apply?
- Term-time working - all school holidays off (except 3 additional weeks)
- Regular daytime hours - no evenings or weekends
- Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary (discretionary)
- Free meals on shift and full uniform provided
- Company pension scheme and employee benefits platform
- Opportunities for free training and qualifications
- Monthly staff incentives and reward schemes
- Friendly, well-supported working environment
What you'll be doing :
Managing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchenLeading a small team to produce fresh, healthy meals for students and staffEnsuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulationsOrdering stock, managing suppliers and controlling kitchen budgetsCollaborating with school staff to ensure smooth meal serviceSupporting menu planning and introducing new ideas to improve food qualityWhat we're looking for :
Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar in a school or contract catering roleA confident team leader with great organisational skillsPassionate about producing nutritious food for children and young peopleStrong understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen managementAble to manage compliance, kitchen finances, and team performanceInterested?
Click Apply Now, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this Chef Manager role in Staines.
Consultant : Katie Harding
Job Number : 932912 | INDCATERING
Location : Staines
Job Role : Chef Manager
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.