Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef Manager to oversee operations in one of our School meal kitchens Bishop Waltham Infant . The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in food production, ensuring that all aspects of the kitchen and service areas run smoothly. This role requires a hands-on approach to team management, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hospitality. This is a term time only position

Duties

Supervise daily operations in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring efficiency and quality service. Manage and lead a team of kitchen staff, providing guidance and support . Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organisation throughout the kitchen. To ensure optimal stock levels.

Requirements

Strong background in food production and preparation techniques. Demonstrated team management skills with the ability to motivate staff effectively. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices within the kitchen setting. Previous experience in cooking is highly desirable. Familiarity with kitchen operations, including serving protocols and customer service standards. Excellent leadership qualities with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. . We invite enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional tasty food.
The role:

14.50 per hour 30 hours per week working Monday - Friday (hours vary daily but between (8am and 2pm) Term-time only
Your key responsibilities will include:

To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Cleverchefs To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislations and procedures To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the location in the Chef Managers absence
Cleverchefs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person