About the role

As Chef Manager for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at Trinity Catholic High School, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school’s kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre. You will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off… including Christmas! Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and be part of something greater.

What you do

• Manage the replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Manage creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

What you bring

• Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of importance of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Professional, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Hold basic food handling certification: NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. Minimum 1 year hands-on cooking experience.

What we offer

Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Benefits include: unlimited mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing app, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Discounts Scheme, Salary Finance Platform, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Retirement Plan, death in service benefit, learning and development tools, Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible environment, competitive compensation, full training and uniform.

Key Benefits

• Advice and guidance – legal, financial, personal or work issues.
• Pension Plan – save effectively for your future.
• Wellbeing support – unlimited online mental health support, 24/7.
• Generous leave – holidays, care needs, life events.
• Discounts and savings – leading retailers and Bike to Work scheme.
• Virtual GP – 24-hour access for you and your family.

Location

Essex, United Kingdom, IG8 0TB

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