Chef Manager

Posted 10 hours 40 minutes ago by The Berkeley Scott Group

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, ST1 1
Job Description
Chef Manager - Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

£18.00-£24.00+ per hour Weekly Pay Ongoing Agency Work

Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting experienced School Chef Managers to work across primary and secondary schools In Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. If you have experience managing a busy school kitchen, leading a catering team, and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to students, we'd love to hear from you. We have a variety of ongoing temporary assignments available, offering flexible working and competitive rates of pay.

The Role

As a School Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a school kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the daily operation of a busy school kitchen.
  • Leading, supervising and motivating the catering team.
  • Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals.
  • Managing stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
  • Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.
  • Liaising with school staff to ensure an excellent catering service.
What We're Looking For

To be considered, you should have:

  • Previous experience as a Chef Manager within a school or education catering environment.
  • Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 is advantageous).
  • Food Allergen Awareness Certificate.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
  • A reliable and professional approach.
  • Own transport is desirable due to travel between school sites.
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay from £18.00-£24.00+ per hour, depending on experience.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Monday to Friday working hours.
  • Daytime shifts with evenings and weekends off.
  • Ongoing temporary assignments with the potential for long-term placements.
  • Opportunities across a range of schools in Leicester and the surrounding areas.
  • Ongoing support from Berkeley Scott's dedicated Catering Recruitment Team.