Pabulum Catering - Chef Manager Role at Hook Infant and Junior School
Pabulum Catering is recruiting for a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences at Hook Infant and Junior School. This is a fixed-term role covering maternity leave until July 2026.
As a Chef Manager, you will work with a passionate team to create an outstanding experience for our school community. We offer an excellent work-life balance, support, and a positive company culture focused on providing healthy food for children. With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are ample opportunities for growth and development.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Preparing delicious, high-quality food
* Managing kitchen operations, including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining Unit Bookwork
* Managing food deliveries and storage
* Building strong relationships with clients, team members, and customers to ensure continuous growth and excellent service
Our ideal Chef Manager will be:
* Passionate about food and customer service
* A great communicator and team leader, with supervisory skills to motivate a large team
* Financially astute, with training provided on processes and software systems
* Qualified with relevant experience in catering or a craft background
Role details and benefits:
* Salary: £28,398 per annum
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
* Term-time only contract supporting work/life balance
* Holiday pay, NEST pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Discount membership through Unlock
Our core ingredients for success:
* The food: Freshly prepared daily with 75% British produce, emphasizing education, passion, sensation, and innovation.
* The people: Ensuring an excellent customer experience to foster repeat visits.
* The role: Join our professional team as a Catering Assistant in an educational setting.
Applicants must provide two employment/character references and will undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check, which we will pay for.
Job Reference: com/1508/42335001/52749677/R/BU #Pabulum
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