Chef Manager – School Catering Location: Various Primary & Secondary Schools Salary: £25,000 – £37,500 Hours: Term time / Full-time depending on site Lead a school kitchen delivering fresh, nutritious meals to students each day. You will manage the kitchen, cook quality food, lead a small team, and ensure food safety standards are met while keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and welcoming. Key Responsibilities * Plan and cook fresh, balanced meals for students and staff * Follow School Food Standards and allergy guidelines * Manage the daily running of the kitchen and meal service * Lead and support a small team of kitchen staff * Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness * Monitor food quality, portion control and waste * Manage stock ordering, deliveries and storage * Keep kitchen records such as temperature logs and cleaning schedules * Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained correctly * Work closely with school staff to deliver a smooth meal service What We’re Looking For * Experience working as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Manager * Experience in high-volume catering (schools, contract catering, care, etc.) * Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to obtain) * Strong organisation and time management skills * Ability to lead and motivate a small kitchen team Desirable * Experience working in school catering * Knowledge of School Food Standards * Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification * Experience with stock control and kitchen budgets Every application is personally reviewed. If your experience matches the role, we’ll contact you directly to discuss the opportunity we believe credible applicants deserve a response, not silence