Job Description

Job Title:

Chef Manager

Reports To:

Trust Catering Manager / School Business Manager / Head of School

Location:

Gravesend DA11

Salary Grade:

27,852 FTE within the Kent Scheme pay scale KSE, pro-rata to 19,180.48 based on 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 2pm, 38 weeks per year

Purpose of the Role

As a Chef Manager, you will lead a school kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to pupils and staff. This hands-on role combines kitchen management, food preparation, and front-of-house service, requiring a passion for cooking and excellent organisational skills. You'll oversee food planning, ordering, stock control, and compliance with food safety standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesKitchen & Service Management

Manage the daily operations of the school kitchen, including food prep and service. Cook fresh, appealing meals aligned with nutritional guidelines and set menus. Support breakfast and after-school food service needs. Oversee food ordering, portion control, and weekly stock takes to manage costs. Monitor meal uptake and engage with pupils and staff to promote school meals.

Team Leadership

Lead, train, and support kitchen staff. Ensure all team members are compliant with food safety procedures and receive relevant training.

Health & Safety Compliance

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen safety. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, HACCP, COSHH, and risk assessments. Liaise with maintenance teams to ensure kitchen equipment is in working order.

Wider Responsibilities

Attend relevant meetings and training. Uphold school policies, especially around safeguarding, health & safety, and equal opportunities. Participate in performance reviews and personal development planning.

Data Protection

Handle school data securely and confidentially in line with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Report data breaches or subject access requests promptly. Support compliance under guidance from the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: From 27,852.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Experience:

Chef: 2 years (preferred) school chef: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

enhanced DBS (required)
Work Location: In person