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Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. \n\n Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Chef Manager \n\n School Location: Leigh UTC/ Inspiration Academy, DA1 5TF \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 6.30/7am-4/4.30pm (45 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) \n\n Pay Details: £35,000 per year \n\n What will I be doing? \n\n As a Chef Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you’ll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service. \n\n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n\n\t • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team\n\t, • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume\n\t, • Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets\n\t, • Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met\n\t, • Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders\n\t, • Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments\n\t, • Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes\n\t, • Strong people management and team leadership skills\n\t, • Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance\n\t, • Excellent organisational and communication skills\n\t, • Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends\n\t, • All school holidays off\n\t, • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities\n\t, • Access to free qualifications\n\t, • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers\n\t \n\n IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. \n\n We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Brook Street is seeking Production Operatives in Dartford, UK to work in a food production environment.

WSH Group is seeking a Catering Assistant for Horizon in Swanley.

Production Operatives Needed - DA2 6QB We are currently looking for reliable temporary staff to work in a busy production unit based in DA2 6QB. Shift times: 7:00am - 4:00pm Dates & Requirements: Friday 1st May - 3 people Monday 4th May - 3 people Tuesday 5th May - 3 people Role Overview: You will be working within a food production environment, supporting: Wet prep (fresh vegetable preparation - chilled environment) Dry prep (nuts, herbs, spices, etc.) Additional Info: PPE will be provided for chilled areas Previous production or food handling experience is beneficial but not essential Must be reliable and able to work in a busy environment If you are available and interested, please get in touch today. Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Chef de Partie New Opening - Gastro-Pub - Full-time & Part-time roles available Chef de Partie Were building the kitchen team for a new gastropub opening this June. Our approach is simple seasonal, ingredient-led cooking, with whole animal butchery, open fire, and everything made in-house. We work closely with our own farm in Marden and a small group of trusted, high-quality suppliers. This is a kitchen built on standards, respect for produce, and attention to detail but just as importantly, its a positive, driven environment where people enjoy coming to work. Were looking for chefs who care about what they do and want to keep improving. If you want to get an idea of what we are about, check out our other site, the award-winning The Pigs Head, in Clapham The Role - As Chef de Partie, youll take ownership of a section and play a key part in delivering consistently high standards across the kitchen. You will: Run and maintain your section to a high standard Work closely with the senior team on prep, service and menu development Contribute ideas and creativity to dishes Maintain strong organisation and time management during busy services Support health & safety and food hygiene standards Work as part of a tight, supportive team What Were Looking For Previous experience as a CDP or strong Commis ready to step up A genuine interest in seasonal, produce-led cooking A positive attitude and willingness to learn Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen A team player who can also work independently What We Offer 45 hour week with paid overtime Hourly rate between £14.10-£15.81 Real development and training opportunities The chance to work with excellent produce and suppliers A kitchen you can be proud of, with high standards and proper systems Staff meals on shift Farm visits and supplier trips Why Join Us This is an opportunity to be part of a new opening from day one to help shape the culture, the food, and the standards. We take food seriously, but not ourselves. If you want to cook properly, learn, and be part of a team that respects each other and the product, youll fit in well here. Apply now - Send your CV or get in touch for an informal chat. TPBN1_UKCT