Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest‑growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
Job Title: Chef Manager
School Location: ##teamdescription##, ##teamcity##, ##teampostcode##
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shift Hours: 6:30am–3:30pm (45 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)
Pay Detail: £35,000 Annum
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop the catering team.
* Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
* Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets.
* Ensure all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
* Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
* Oversee the smooth running of service, from prep to finish.
Qualifications
* Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments.
* Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
* Strong people management and team leadership skills.
* Experience managing kitchen operations, stock and compliance.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* A proactive, hands‑on approach and pride in maintaining high standards.
Benefits
* Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends.
* All school holidays off.
* Free meals on shift and uniform provided.
* Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
* Access to free qualifications.
* Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers.
* Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers.
Legal & EEO Statement
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer. If you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail it within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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