Job Title: School Chef Manager Location: Chislehurst BR7 Salary: £38,000 £41,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week, 6:30am 3:30pm, 42 weeks per year Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Chef Manager to take the lead at a busy secondary school in the BR7 Chislehurst area. This site serves between 1,000 and 1,300 students and staff daily , offering freshly prepared meals for breakfast, break, and lunch services. As Chef Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, lead a large team of General Assistants , and ensure the consistent delivery of healthy, high-quality meals. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced school environment and is passionate about nutrition and food service. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver nutritious, well-balanced meals in line with school food standards

Manage and motivate a large team of General Assistants to deliver efficient service across all mealtimes

Supervise breakfast, mid-morning break, and lunch service

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen compliance

Monitor kitchen performance, manage stock, control budgets, and ensure accurate ordering

Liaise with school leadership to tailor menus and accommodate dietary requirements

Foster a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and students

About You The ideal candidate will: Have strong experience in large-scale catering, ideally within schools or education settings

Possess excellent leadership and organisational skills

Be qualified in Food Safety (Level 3 or equivalent) and confident in all compliance procedures

Demonstrate a passion for food, nutrition, and student wellbeing

Be confident managing kitchen staff, rotas, stock levels, and supplier relationships

Work calmly under pressure and have a hands-on approach to kitchen operations

Whats in it for You Supportive work environment with structured MondayFriday hours

Term-time only schedule (42 weeks per year)

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Chef of the Year awards and recognition schemes

Access to an employee rewards and benefits platform

Pension scheme (3% employee contribution)

24/7 employee assistance helpline and wellbeing support

If you're looking to lead a busy school kitchen and help shape a positive dining experience for students, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your passion for food and leadership to a vibrant school community.

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