Chef Manager | REF: H1113

Harrison Catering Services Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent catering company in Croydon is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a school catering team. You will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner services while managing the team, maintaining stock control, and planning menus. The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background with an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, and possess management and client liaison skills. This is a term-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent is required.
• Proven craft and management skills are essential.
• Must have a passion for fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Lead and manage the catering team.
• Maintain stock control.
• Plan menus and ensure quality food.
• Engage in client liaison.

Skills

Craft and management skills

Passion for fresh food

Client liaison experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day.

Position

Chef Manager – Lead one of our school catering teams, responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, managing the team, maintaining stock control, and planning menus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Lead and manage the catering team
• Maintain stock control
• Plan menus and ensure quality food
• Engage in client liaison

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Proven craft and management skills
• Passion for fresh food
• Previous client liaison experience

Terms & Conditions

Term time only, 52 weeks Term time.

Reference: H1113

Hourly rate or salary: Competitive salary

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week on a term-time basis.

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