Chef Manager – Term-Time Only
Location: Chatham
Salary: £35,500 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 16:30
Working Pattern: Term-time only (42 weeks per year, including inset days)
Platinum Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a respected secondary school in Chatham to recruit an experienced Chef Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and passionate professional with previous secondary school experience to lead a dedicated catering team and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to students and staff.
Why you’ll love this role:
1. Term-time only – enjoy school holidays off
2. Competitive salary based on experience (£35,500 – £38,000)
3. Long-term, secure position with excellent benefits
4. Daytime hours – no evenings or weekends
5. Free meals on shift and uniform provided
6. Opportunities for professional development and training
7. Access to a staff benefits platform and pension scheme
8. Supportive, friendly team environment
Your key responsibilities:
9. Lead and manage a team of catering staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
10. Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff
11. Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
12. Plan menus and introduce creative ideas to improve meal quality and variety
13. Manage stock levels, place orders, and maintain excellent supplier relationships
14. Collaborate with school staff to ensure a seamless catering service
What we’re looking for:
15. Previous experience as a Chef Manager in a secondary school
16. Strong leadership and organisational skills
17. Passion for delivering high-quality, healthy food for children and young people
18. Relevant food hygiene qualification and allergen awareness training
19. Confident in managing compliance, health and safety, and team performance
Ready to apply?
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Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: 933888 | INDCATERERING
Location: Chatham
Job Role: Chef Manager
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.