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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: St Michaels Catholic School, Watford, WD25 \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 7am-4.30pm (XX hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) \n\n Pay Details: £38,000 Annum \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.

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 We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact. \n\n About the role \n\n Job Title: Catering Assistant \n\n School Location: St Michaels Catholic High School , Watford, WD25 0SS \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 10am-1pm (15 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only) \n\n Pay Details: £8,197.95 per Annum \n\n What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n\n\t • Work as part of the catering team to provide a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service.\n\t, • Assist in preparing food and snacks for the site.\n\t, • Serve customers at the counter and operate the till.\n\t, • Work close to home with daytime hours—weekends and evenings free.\n\t, • Enjoy all school holidays off for fantastic work-life balance.\n\t, • Receive a free meal on shift.\n\t, • Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.\n\t, • Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.\n\t

SEN Teaching Assistant - Harrow - ASAP Start\n * SEN Teaching Assistant - available for work in Harrow\n * SEN Teaching Assistant - to commit to a full-time, long-term role\n * SEN Teaching Assistant - available to trial ASAP\n * SEN Teaching Assistant - with experience supporting SEN students\n * SEN Teaching Assistant - with experience working with ASD, ADHD or complex needs\n\nAre you an SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role in Harrow?\n Do you have experience supporting students with special educational needs?\n Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant available for a long-term, full-time position?\n\nIf you answered yes to the questions above, then this SEN Teaching Assistant position is for you!\n\nThe Role - SEN Teaching Assistant\n Qualiteach are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our SEN schools based in Harrow on a long-term, full-time basis. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students on a 1:1 and small group basis, supporting those with a range of special educational needs. You will be providing tailored support to meet students' social, emotional and academic development. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need to have an enhanced DBS on the update service and at least 1 year of experience working within an SEN setting.\n\nThe School - SEN Teaching Assistant\n The school is an SEN school based in Harrow catering for students aged 5-16 years old. The school provides a supportive, inclusive and structured learning environment and offers ongoing training and CPD opportunities for staff.\n\nIf the role of the SEN Teaching Assistant is for you, APPLY NOW, or contact Tia at Qualiteach

Behaviour Manager - Harrow - ASAP Start\n * Behaviour Manager - available for work in Harrow\n * Behaviour Manager - to commit to a full-time, long-term role\n * Behaviour Manager - available to start ASAP\n * Behaviour Manager - with experience working in a PRU or alternative provision\n * Behaviour Manager - with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills\n\nAre you a Behaviour Manager looking for a new role in Harrow?\n Do you have experience working within a PRU or managing challenging behaviour?\n Are you available for a full-time, long-term position starting ASAP?\n\nIf you answered yes to the questions above, then this Behaviour Manager position is for you!\n\nThe Role- Behaviour Manager\n Qualiteach are looking for a Behaviour Manager to join one of our PRUs based in Harrow on a full-time, long-term basis. As a Behaviour Manager, you will be responsible for managing student behaviour across the school, implementing behaviour strategies, and supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour. You will work closely with staff to create a positive learning environment and provide 1:1 and small group interventions to support students' emotional and behavioural development. An enhanced DBS on the update service and previous experience in a similar setting is essential.\n\nThe School- Behaviour Manager\n The school is a Pupil Referral Unit based in Harrow catering for students aged 11-16 years old who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The school provides a supportive and structured environment with a strong focus on behaviour management and student wellbeing, alongside regular CPD opportunities for staff.\n\nIf the role of the Behaviour Manager is for you, APPLY NOW, or contact Tia at Qualiteach

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Chef Manager for Ashfield Junior School in Bushey.

A leading catering company is seeking a Relief Catering Assistant for the Watford area.

A leading contract catering company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef for St Margaret's School in Bushey.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contrac

A leading UK contract catering service is seeking a Catering Manager for Heath Mount School. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Culinary Qualification and significant experience in catering management.

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. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. We're recruiting for a Central Support Chef to join our fantastic team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll assist with training and developing onsite chefs, provide cover across sites, and play a key role in new site mobilisations. Please note: As this is a mobile, area-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle . The role… Job Title: Central Support Chef Area Covering: Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Central London Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 45 hours per week Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (Term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)) Pay Details: £35,000 per annum, & mileage expenses Benefits: Free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefits What's this all about? Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to step into a broader, multi-site role. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager, supporting a group of schools by: Covering chef manager absences across sites Supporting with the training and development of onsite catering teams Assisting with the mobilisation of new contracts Maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and compliance Providing hands-on kitchen support when required We're looking for someone with: Previous Chef Manager experience (ideally within secondary education) A genuine passion for food and customer service Strong craft skills and the ability to lead by example Excellent organisation, flexibility, and resilience The ability to prioritise and adapt across multiple sites What's in it for you? This role offers a fantastic work-life balance - no evenings, no weekends, no late nights, and all school holidays off. You'll also benefit from: Free meals on shift and provided uniform Paid mileage for travel between sites Access to a company pension scheme Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Free qualifications to support your growth A staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Monthly team incentives, including the chance to win shopping vouchers We'll give you the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of, within a supportive and growing business. Next steps If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: An interview and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process. 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. 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. TPBN1_UKCT

GLL is currently looking for Swimming Teachers based at Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Swimming Teacher, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Swimming Teacher job, it's a career. As a Swimming Teacher , you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water and an invaluable life skill. As an experienced Swimming Teacher , youll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupils nature and needs into account. Swimming Teachers draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, therell be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults. Were looking for Swimming Teachers who are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build peoples trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. Youll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy. What youll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service. Comply with the commitments outlined in the Customer Charter, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated. Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with. Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses. Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager. Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product. Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained. Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified. Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation. Understanding of Child Protection Policy. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a Full time / part time /, permanent / Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and childrens centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location. TPBN1_UKTJ

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Catering Manag

Experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role (school or similar environment preferred). General Catering Assistant - Term Time. Ability to assist in the preparation and service of school lunches.

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer ser

Job Description CATERING MANAGER Band F - £25,452 to £27,238 actual (Pay Award Pending) 36 hours per week, 40 weeks (term time plus 2 weeks) We are looking for a highly motivated person with strong organisational and people skills to manage a busy catering & hospitality service in our school.

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Unit Catering Supervisor to manage catering services for over 500 schools. This role is based at Salesbury Church of England Primary School in Blackburn and offers a salary of £25,949 per annum for 30 hours of work per week, term time only. Candidates should h

A local educational institution in Greater London seeks a Catering Assistant to join its team.

Cater Link Limited is seeking a Catering Assistant for King Edward VII Academy in Kings Lynn, offering £12. This position is maternity cover for 6 months and is ideal for those seeking flexibility, as it operates Monday to Friday during school terms.

Impact Food Group is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at Westonburt Prep School in Tetbury. Working Monday to Friday during term time, you’ll enjoy daytime hours and all school holidays off.

Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community. Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards.

Sous Chef for their location in Ascot, UK.The role involves preparing food service areas, ensuring quality service and compliance with hygiene practices, and contributing to an exceptional dining experience.Ideal candidates will have strong team working abilities, food preparation experience, and a

ALLEYNS SCHOOL DULWICH is seeking a Head of Catering Operations to lead catering services for about 1,450 pupils. This full-time role involves managing lunch provisions, staff dining, and school events while ensuring innovation and sustainability in services. The school promotes a diverse workforce

School Development Plan and to promote the strategic aims of the School. Catholic ethos of the School, as outlined in the Mission & Ethos Statement and Aims of the School. School’s performance management process and to strive for excellence in the Teachers’ Standards.

Aramark is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant at Luton Sixth Form in the UK. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a fast-paced catering setting.

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant at St.

Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 4) – Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day. Knowledge of food service and catering in general. Term time only + 4 cleaning days during the school closure.

Impact Food Group is looking for a passionate Catering Assistant based in York to join their team. Enjoy a free meal on shift, and all school holidays off for excellent work-life balance.

A leading contract catering company in the UK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead operations at St James Senior Girls School, focusing on vegetarian cuisine. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience in catering, strong management skills, and a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredi

Mary's CE Primary School in Tameside, UK.

We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment. As a supervisor you would ideally hold NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or have relevant experience with a sound knowledge of

A school food provider in the West Midlands is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at Kenilworth School. This position offers daytime hours, all school holidays off, and various benefits like a staff discount scheme. Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, pref

Chartwells in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Catering Manager who will manage catering operations and ensure exceptional food and customer service on a part-time basis. Candidates must have at least two years of catering experience and a passion for food.

Impact Food Group in the Birmingham Area is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, delivering high-quality food and service standards. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple sites in catering, with strong people management skills and a passion fo

Sous Chef for their school catering teams in the United Kingdom. Harrison Catering Services Ltd.

Wells Cathedral School is looking for a Head of Catering & Hospitality to oversee the management and development of its catering and hospitality provision. This role involves ensuring high-volume service and efficient logistics across the school.

Recruit4Mum is seeking a Catering Manager for Outwood Academy in Hemsworth, UK. Candidates should have experience in catering management and excellent communication skills.

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service. Conduct LCC catering inductions to new members of catering teams. You will work as head of the team in

A catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for Nolington School in Waltham Forest.

A school catering service provider is seeking a Catering Assistant for their Greenwich campus.

A leading catering service provider in Greater London is seeking a Catering Assistant to work at an educational site. The position offers all school holidays off, competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

To assist in all aspects of the day-to-day duties in the kitchen and Front of House, ensuring that the required catering service is successfully delivered daily basis. Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team at Harrow School in Greater London.

Lancashire County Council provides catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and welcomes committed individuals to join the service. Unit Catering Supervisor (Grade 3) – Hapton Primary School. Term time only + 4 cleaning days during school cl

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor for St Albans Catholic School in East Midlands. Candidates should ideally have an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality, relevant experience, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

A leading provider of educational catering in the United Kingdom seeks a Catering Assistant for 22.

Impact Food Group is looking for a Central Support Chef to cover chef manager absences across sites in York and the surrounding area.The role involves supporting the training and development of onsite teams, maintaining high food quality standards, and providing hands-on kitchen support.Candidates s

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service. You will work in Mere Brow Primary School providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school c

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and