Job Description
Lead. Create. Inspire.
This isn’t just another chef role. This is your opportunity to take charge of a busy school kitchen, lead a team, and craft meals that make a real difference in children’s lives. If you have head chef-level experience, a passion for operational excellence, and a love for creating nutritious, high-quality food, this is the role for you.
The Opportunity: Take full control of a busy school kitchen in South East London. You will lead the team, manage operations, control stock, and deliver meals that make a real difference. Your ideas will influence menus, your standards will set the bar, and your leadership will drive success.
Schools You Could Be Working In: Southgate PRimary School, Barrington Rd, Crawley, RH10 6DG Join either of these schools and take pride in delivering meals that fuel students’ learning and wellbeing every day. Hours: As required, typically a 5–6 hour day between 08:00 am and 14:30 pm, offering you a great work–life balance. What You Will Do: Lead, motivate, and mentor a small team, creating a high-performing kitchen culture.
Plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that exceed expectations. Take charge of stock management, ordering, and cost control. Maintain top-tier hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
Innovate menus and introduce creative dishes that excite students and staff alike. What...