Relief Chef Manager

St George’s School, A Church of England Academy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational trust seeks a skilled Relief Chef Manager to ensure high standards across multiple kitchens. This role involves stepping in during absences and requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to adapt to various settings. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 qualification in catering or hospitality and experience in a similar environment. The position offers flexible, term-time hours and generous personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible, term-time hours

Access to health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites.
• Experience in managing kitchens during periods of absence or operational need.
• Strong commitment to health and wellbeing of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchens during periods of absence and support teams.
• Ensure continuity and high standards in all kitchens.
• Adapt quickly to different environments while maintaining standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service ethos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 qualification in catering or hospitality

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Tools

Catering systems

Job description

## Relief Chef Manager### We are searching for the best education professionals* Relief Chef ManagerNEW# Relief Chef ManagerEmployerLocation: Blackburn, LancashireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 - 25 (32,061 - 36,363 fte)Posted: 16th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 01:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526474Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526474* Share :**Relief Chef Manager****37 hours per week, Full Time****Permanent****Term Time + 1 week, 44.67 weeks per year**An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and flexible Relief Chef Manager to join Cidari Multi Academy Trust and support catering provision across our academies. This Trust-wide role is key to ensuring continuity, quality and high standards within our school kitchens, providing operational cover where required and supporting teams to deliver a safe, efficient and welcoming catering service.You will work across multiple sites, stepping in to manage kitchens during periods of absence, transition or increased operational need. The role requires a confident catering professional with strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of food safety and allergen compliance, and the ability to quickly adapt to different environments while maintaining consistent standards.This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working autonomously, supporting teams, and contributing to the smooth running of catering services that positively impact pupils and staff every day. Travel across Trust academies is required, with mileage paid.**WHAT WE OFFER:*** Flexible, term-time hours* The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment across a well-run and respected Trust* Good opportunities for personal and career development* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Employment within a Trust committed to equality and opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements* Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition in agreement with all major education and support staff unions, supported through regular JCNC meetings* Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work scheme**THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:*** A recognised and relevant qualification in catering or hospitality at Level 4 or equivalent* GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above* A proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites* A high level of communication and organisational skills* The ability to use relevant technology and catering systems* A can-do attitude and strong customer service ethos* A commitment to the health, wellbeing and positive experience of pupils through the catering provision**Advert End Date: Monday 5th January 2026 at 1pm****Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026**Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high-quality education for all children in our academies, based on clearly established Christian values and principles.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Cidari Multi Academy Trust