Relief School Kitchen Manager (Term-Time) – Cambridge Area

Impact Food Group; Balsham; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering company in the UK is seeking a Relief Chef Manager for primary schools in the Cambridge area. This role requires cooking from scratch while managing a kitchen team in a mobile position. An ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, technical cooking expertise, and experience in contract catering. The role offers a work-life balance with daytime hours, school holidays off, and numerous career development opportunities. Competitive salary and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef Manager with skills in cooking and people management.
• Ability to maintain service quality while managing a team.
• Must hold a full valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Cook from scratch using a diverse menu.
• Manage a full kitchen team and oversee ordering of produce.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Be financially accountable for the kitchen's performance.
• Maintain high hygiene and food safety levels.

Skills

Proven leadership skills

Technical cooking skills

Ability to work in challenging environments

Organisational and administrative skills

Food hygiene qualifications

Previous work history as a chef/Chef manager

Education

Food hygiene and food preparation qualifications

Job description

A leading education catering company in the UK is seeking a Relief Chef Manager for primary schools in the Cambridge area. This role requires cooking from scratch while managing a kitchen team in a mobile position. An ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, technical cooking expertise, and experience in contract catering. The role offers a work-life balance with daytime hours, school holidays off, and numerous career development opportunities. Competitive salary and various benefits are included.