Monday to Friday | 6:30am to 2:30pm | 39 Weeks Per Year
We're recruiting a Chef Manager for Parkwood Hall in-house catering department. Parkwood Hall is an SEN school based in Swanley.
This isn't your typical education catering role. You'll be leading the food operation within this fantastic SEN school. Where no two weeks feel the same. The environment is energetic, supportive and full of personality, making it the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and creating food that genuinely makes a difference.
The Offer
- £31,761 to £36,023 actual pay – this figure is already pro-rated and reflects the term-time nature of the post
- Monday to Friday operation
- Typical hours of 6:30am to 2:30pm although some flexibility will be required for school events etc
- 39week contract
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous local government pension scheme with 15% Employer contribution
- Training and development opportunities
- Long-term career stability
- The operation
- 140+ students aged 5-19.
- Close-knit catering team comprising 2 x Assistant Cook, 1 x Kitchen Assistant, 1 x Kitchen Porter
- Fresh food operation
- Genuine opportunity to grow and develop the food offer
- The Food
- Fresh food cooked daily
- Seasonal menus
- Freedom to introduce new ideas
- A varied menu that changes throughout the week
- Hearty, nutritious dishes supporting students
- Opportunity to influence and develop the food culture
- The Role
- Lead the entire catering operation
- Manage the kitchen team and daily service
- Plan menus and food offers
- Develop the retail and hospitality provision with Gatehouse
- Build strong relationships with the school community.
- Responsible dealing with suppliers.
- The ability to adapt dishes to suit a student’s needs.
- Remain hands-on with the food every day.
- Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager.
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
- The Chef Manager will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
- Responsible for kitchen standards and maintaining a 5 with food hygiene
- About You
- Previous Chef Manager or Head Chef experience, preferably in Schools.
- Fresh food background.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
- Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
- A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing
Pay: £31,761.00-£36,023.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
