Pabulum Catering is recruiting for a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences at Hook Infant and Junior School.
This fixed-term role covers maternity leave until July 2026.
The Chef Manager will work with a passionate team to create an outstanding experience for the school community.
We offer a great work-life balance, support, and a positive company culture focused on healthy food for children. At Pabulum, our employees are valued; they are the key to our growth and success.
With over 120 sites across Southern England, there are many opportunities for professional growth and development.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing delicious food
* Managing kitchen operations, including Health & Safety, Training & Development, and maintaining Unit Bookwork
* Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
* Building strong relationships with clients, team members, and customers to ensure continuous growth of the catering contract
Our ideal Chef Manager will be:
* Passionate about food and customer service
* A great communicator and team player with excellent supervisory skills
* Financially astute, with training provided on processes and software systems
* Qualified with relevant experience in catering
Role details and benefits include:
* £28,398 per annum
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
* Term-time only contract for a better work/life balance
* Holiday pay, NEST pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Discount membership with Unlock
Our core ingredients:
* The food: 94% freshly prepared on-site daily, using 75% British produce, with minimal frozen or processed foods
* The people: Ensuring an excellent customer experience
* The role: We are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our professional team
Applicants must provide two employment/character references and will undergo an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check (paid for by us).
Job Reference: com/1508/42335001/52749677/R/BU #Pabulum
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