Area Support Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Chef Manager experience Food quality management Customer service On-site training and development Compliance with food safety Kitchen support Organisation and flexibility Full UK driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Area Support Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group - Bristol, UK - £35,000 per annum - Permanent, Full-time - Posted yesterday

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students daily across more than 1,500 schools. We are recruiting for a Central Support Chef to join our team, supporting a portfolio of schools in the Bristol area. You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Covering chef manager absences across sites
  • Supporting training and development of onsite catering teams
  • Assisting with mobilisation of new contracts
  • Maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and compliance
  • Providing hands-on kitchen support when required

Requirements

  • Previous Chef Manager experience (ideally secondary education)
  • Passion for food and customer service
  • Strong craft skills and ability to lead by example
  • Excellent organisation, flexibility, and resilience
  • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Benefits

  • Free meals on shift and uniform
  • Paid mileage for travel between sites
  • Company pension scheme
  • Training and career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
  • Monthly team incentives
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