Pabulum Catering is recruiting for a Chef Manager at Hook Infant and Junior School. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave until the end of July 2026.
As a Chef Manager, you will work with a passionate team to deliver outstanding food experiences for our school community.
We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a positive company culture dedicated to providing healthy food for children. With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are ample opportunities for growth and development.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing kitchen operations, including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining Unit Bookwork
* Handling food deliveries and managing storage
* Developing strong relationships with clients, team members, and customers to ensure continuous growth of the catering contract
Our ideal Chef Manager will be:
* Passionate about food and customer service
* A great communicator and team player with supervisory skills to motivate a large team
* Financially astute, with full training provided on processes and software systems
* Qualified with relevant experience in catering
Role details and benefits include:
* Salary: £28,398 per annum
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
* Term-time only contract supporting work/life balance
* Holiday pay
* Ongoing training and development
* Unlock discount membership
At Pabulum, our core ingredients are:
* The food – 94% of our food is freshly prepared on-site daily, using 75% British produce with minimal processed foods
* The people – Ensuring an excellent customer experience
* The role – Supporting a positive and professional team environment
Applicants must provide two employment/character references and will undergo an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (paid for by us).
Job Reference: com/0108/42335001/52749677/R/BU #Pabulum
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