School Chef Manager

Permanent

School Chef Manager – Secondary School
Location: Woking
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time – Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm (45 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Term-time only (42 weeks per year, including inset days)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a secondary school in Woking to recruit a passionate and experienced School Chef Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident chef with leadership experience in volume catering to take charge of a well-established team, with no evening or weekend shifts.

Why choose our client?

The school is committed to delivering nutritious, fresh meals in a positive and engaging dining environment. As Chef Manager, you’ll lead a team of 7 (including 1 baker and 6 general assistants) and be at the heart of a dynamic school community that values quality food and strong teamwork.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (at the company’s discretion)
• Free meals on shift and full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme and access to a range of great benefits
• Term-time only – enjoy all school holidays off
• Consistent daytime hours – no evenings or weekends
• Free training and opportunities to gain qualifications
• Monthly team incentives and reward schemes

What’s involved?

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for around 500 students and staff
• Hands-on cooking and food preparation on a daily basis
• Maintaining food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen standards
• Collaborating with school staff to ensure a smooth dining experience
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets
• Contributing to menu development and innovation

Interested?

Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this exciting School Chef Manager opportunity in Woking.

Interested?

Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this exciting School Chef Manager opportunity in Woking.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Role: School Chef Manager
Location: Woking
Job Number: 932911 | INDCATERING

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.