Role – Chef Manager
Salary – £15 Per Hour – £21,375 per annum
Employer – National Caterer supplying Independent Primary School
Day to Day – 200 Meals – 1 catering Manager// 3 Catering assistants, Lunch Service + 30 Breakfast Club & Afternoon Club
The Role : Our client is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining their understanding of the education sector and their knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, they encourage creativity and excitement in their kitchens, allowing the teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children. As the Chef Manager you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your schools catering facility, focusing on delivering the highest quality of food and service as well as having the flair, originality and the ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen
2. Having full control of the catering operation including stock, food, and labour costs
3. Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff
4. Driving sales through monthly promotions and added value events
5. Managing and improving all controllable costs
6. Overseeing menu development
7. Maintaining company systems & procedures, and legislation
8. Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met
About you We need someone who shares their passion for delivering exceptional food and service to their schools along with the following skills and experience:
9. OND or HND qualified (not a deal-breaker but would be advantageous)
10. Craft based experience using fresh ingredients
11. Knowledge of health and safety practises
12. Line management experience
13. Experience within a similar environment
Why join us? Firstly, fantastic hours. You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas! This role is:
14. 37.5 hours per week – with no Evenings
15. Working 38 weeks per year based around term time
16. Up to £15 per hour
You’ll also benefit from:
17. Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
18. A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
If this is you apply now !
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