Impact Food Group (IFG)
Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.
Job Title
Chef Manager
Location
Eastwick Primary & Infant School, Leatherhead, KT23
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday
* 7am-2.30pm (37.5 hours per week)
* 42 weeks per year
Pay
£31,500 per annum
Responsibilities
* Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
* Leading, motivating, and developing the catering team
* Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
* Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
* Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders
* Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently
Requirements
* Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
* Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food
* Strong people management and team leadership skills
* Good organisational and communication skills
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
* Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
Benefits
* Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
* All school holidays off
* Free meal on shift and provided uniform
* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
* Access to free qualifications
* Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
* Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers
* Chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime
Application Process
An interview, trade test & kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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