Chef Manager

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.