Chef Manager / Kitchen Manager who has a passion for cooking using quality ingredients with excellent leadership, team management and organisational skills is required to join a Schools Trust, based in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
SALARY: £16.00 - £17.11 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Chef Manager / Kitchen Manager who has a passion for cooking using quality ingredients with excellent leadership, team management and organisational skills.
Working as the Chef Manager / Kitchen Manager you will oversee kitchen operations, create delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals, and make a meaningful impact in the schools.
The school pride themselves on providing high quality food that uplifts both body and mind.
As a Chef Manager / Kitchen Manager you will ensure top-quality food production, maintain high standards of health and safety, and lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.
If youre ready to combine your culinary expertise with purpose and leadership, the school would love to welcome you to their growing family!
DUTIES
Your duties as the Chef Manager / Kitchen Manager include:
Plan, design, and execute creative vegetarian and vegan menus that reflect the commitment to providing nutritious, sustainable, and well-balanced meals. Ensure that all dishes are both innovative and aligned with the organisation's values, offering variety and flavour while minimising environmental impact
Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of kitchen staff to foster a positive and productive work environment
Ensure the Kitchen operates efficiently, adheres to budgetary targets, and consistently delivers the required level of service.
Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure all team members are trained in safe working practices, including proper handling of equipment and hazardous substances
Manage catering for special events, hospitality requests, and bespoke functions, ensuring creativity and precision
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Proven leadership kitchen experience
A strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety
Able to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of kitchen staff
Oversee and deliver recipe development
Good understanding of inventory management, procurement, and cost control
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
BENEFITS
Fantastic working environment
A strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight
Great opportunities for professional development
NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
O2 discounts
NUS Card
Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
Access to multiple well-being programmes
Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
Plus, many more!
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12988
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