Who We Are:
At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.
We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we’re on the lookout for a Executive Chef to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. We offer, Family-Friendly Hours, Weekends Off (Yes, really) Supportive Team Culture, You're never just a number here. Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry! Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support. Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.
If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Package:
- £45,000 Salary
- Car Allowance
- Mileage
- Free Meals
- Monday to Friday
The Role:
- Executive Chef to support both our primary and secondary schools
- Executive Chef to support sites with internal audits, GP, Wastages, Food Safety and Training and Development.
- Executive Chef to work closely with the Operations Team, and report into the Head of Food.
- Executive Chef to work within a large team.
What You’ll Need
- Experience in the kitchen is a must. whether it’s in schools or B&I.
- A food safety certificate or equivalent, we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.
- To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).
- Flexibility: You’re great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!
- Must have access to own transport.
This Role Is Perfect If You
- Want to make a real impact in a school community
- Enjoy variety and hands-on working
- Like the idea of work-life balance
Are ready to bring your ideas, creativity, and energy to the table???
Ready to Join the Olive Team? If you’re ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to work somewhere that values people, flavour, and fun, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your passion to the plate!
