Chef Manager
Contract: Education
Location: Ossett, WF5 8BA
Hours of work: 30
Working Pattern: 07:30 - 13:50
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £14.65
We are seeking a committed and food-focused Kitchen Manager to deliver a consistently high standard of catering for students across the contract.
The role centres on providing great food, supporting on‑site catering teams, and working closely with the Operations team to ensure standards, budgets and targets are achieved. We are looking for a positive and hands‑on leader who can build strong relationships with clients, students and colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Deliver consistently high-quality, customer‑focused food services to students in line with Company standards
* Lead, support and develop site catering teams, including training, inductions and ongoing performance management
* Ensure menus, recipes, food presentation, pricing and portion control are followed daily to maximise quality and reduce waste
* Maintain full compliance with food safety, allergen, cultural, religious and special diet requirements
* Manage food production, stock, waste and financial performance to meet agreed budgets and targets
* Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, customers and ISS colleagues, acting promptly on feedback and requests
* Communicate effectively with teams, cascading briefings, updates and Company communications
* Operate catering systems (e.g. Saffron and Blue Runner) and attend meetings or cluster groups as required
Qualifications
* Experience as a Kitchen Manager, or the potential to develop from a Catering Assistant with training
* Advanced understanding of school catering and strong food preparation and cooking skills
* Good understanding of health & safety, accident prevention and reporting procedures
* Ability to understand profit and loss and maintain financial control
* Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to travel independently across the contract
* Positive, proactive attitude with high energy and drive
* Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete within the first three months)
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
ISS is a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
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