Executive Chef

Posted 1 hour 42 minutes ago by Olive Dining Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Who We Are:


At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there's no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.


We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a Executive Chef to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. We offer,



  • Family-Friendly Hours

  • WeekendsOff (Yes, really)

  • Supportive Team Culture, You're never just a number here.

  • Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry!

  • Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.

  • Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.


If you're passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.


The Package:



  • £45,000 Salary

  • Car Allowance

  • Mileage

  • Free Meals

  • Monday to Friday


The Role:



  • Executive Chef to support both our primary and secondary schools

  • Executive Chef to support sites with internal audits, GP, Wastages, Food Safety and Training and Development.

  • Executive Chef to work closely with the Operations Team, and report into the Head of Food.

  • Executive Chef to work within a large team.


What You'll Need



  • Experience in the kitchen is a must. whether it's in schools or B&I.

  • A food safety certificate or equivalent, we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.

  • To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment

  • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).

  • Flexibility: You're great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).

  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!

  • Must have access to own transport.


This Role Is Perfect If You



  • Want to make a real impact in a school community

  • Enjoy variety and hands-on working

  • Like the idea of work-life balance