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Chef Manager - Term-Time Only
Location: Staines
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (45 hours per week)
Working Pattern: 42 weeks per year (term-time, inset days & 3 additional weeks)
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected secondary school in Staines to recruit an experienced and motivated Chef Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with leadership experience to take the reins of a busy school kitchen, while enjoying a better work-life balance and long-term job stability.
Why apply?
* Term-time working - all school holidays off (except 3 additional weeks)
* Regular daytime hours - no evenings or weekends
* Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary (discretionary)
* Free meals on shift and full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme and employee benefits platform
* Opportunities for free training and qualifications
* Monthly staff incentives and reward schemes
* Friendly, well-supported working environment
What you'll be doing:
* Managing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen
* Leading a small team to produce fresh, healthy meals for students and staff
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
* Ordering stock, managing suppliers and controlling kitchen budgets
* Collaborating with school staff to ensure smooth meal service
* Supporting menu planning and introducing new ideas to improve food quality
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar in a school or contract catering role
* A confident team leader with great organisational skills
* Passionate about producing nutritious food for children and young people
* Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
* Able to manage compliance, kitchen finances, and team performance
Interested?
Click Apply Now, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this Chef Manager role in Staines.
Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: (phone number removed) | INDCATERING
Location: Staines
Job Role: Chef Manager
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