Job Description
We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a small team in a school (HA0 3NT) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. \n \nAs a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration and associated routine operational duties to ensure the smooth delivery of hot and cold meals and snacks to students and staff daily. \n \nDuties:\n\nYou will prepare and deliver high-quality food services in the school environment; this includes the planning, preparation, presentation and service of food according to approved menus, recipes and methods for a variety of meal occasions (which may include breakfasts, sandwiches/baguettes, items for vending/dispensing machines, desserts and snacks) in addition to main lunch service. Main duties include:\n\nPrepare and serve a variety of high quality meals daily, use your creative skills to plan and provide menus that meet nutritional guidelines.\nCoordinating kitchen operations and manage workflow to meet service standards and time frames.\nSupervise food serve duties, ensuring that food is properly portioned and accounted for.\nEnsure compliance with dietary and allergy requirements and ensure staff are able to provide information relating to menu items and ingredients, and advise all service users on allergens.\nMonitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory to ensure the kitchen is adequately supplied.\nEnsure safe and proper handling and storage of stock, and regularly conduct controls and checks (e.g., temperature checks, take food samples),\nAccurately complete all required operational and kitchen administration (such as completion of staff timesheets, absence information, risk assessments, maintain accurate records of food safety and hygiene practices, counting and banking of cash).\nHandle any emergencies and unexpected issues that may arise in the kitchen by staying calm under pressure, making quick decisions, and implementing contingency plans to maintain smooth operations.\nPromote and implement activities that aim to enhance the popularity of the service to students, parents and the wider school community.\nSupervise and train staff\n \nQualifications & Experience:\n\nA qualification (such as City & Guilds or NVQ) in Hospitality & Catering /Food Safety/Food Preparation & Service, highly desirable.\nMinimum of Food Hygiene Level 3.\nProven track record of working as a chef manager or cook supervisor level. \nExpertise in food preparation, presentation, and quality control.\nExperience in conducting regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and organisation.\nExcellent organisational and multitasking skills.\nA team player with good leadership skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.\nA genuine passion for cooking and the culinary arts, with a strong desire to create exceptional dishes.\n \nWorking Arrangements:\n\nWorking pattern: TERM TIME ONLY - Monday to Friday (mornings through to afternoons), 35 hours per week. \nLocation: Sites include HA0 3NT / NW10 - North Brent / Wembley area\nEnhanced DBS required for this role. \n \nAbout Us:\n\nWe are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. \n \nBenefits:\n\nIn addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:\n\nHeart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!\nGroup Life Assurance\nCompetitive Salaries\nPension Scheme\nPaid Holidays from 21 days\nFamily Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable\nHealth & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)\nCareer development and training\nA GREAT TEAM!\n \nTo Apply:\n\nIf your skills and experience match and are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible as we will review applications on a rolling basis. \n \nREF-(Apply online only)