School Chef Manager

Job Title : School Chef Manager

Location : Brentwood CM15

Salary : £40,000 Per Annum

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : 45 hours a week, 7am 4pm, 42 weeks a year

Start Date : As soon as possible.

About the Role

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and making a positive difference in childrens lives? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen team and deliver healthy, high-quality meals that our students love.

As the Chef Manager youll be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of our school kitchen, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards. Youll play a key role in menu planning, budgeting, and promoting a welcoming and inclusive dining environment for pupils and staff alike.

The site has 1100 students, with the kitchen cooking for around 750 per day. You will be managing a team of 13 staff members made up of 2 chefs, a supervisor and general catering assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals in line with school food standards
• Lead, motivate and manage the catering team
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene
• Manage stock levels, orders, and budgets efficiently

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