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Role: Operations Manager \nSalary: Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance & Great Benefits \nLocation: Kent / Surrey \n\n At Impact Food Group, we’re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We’re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. \n \nDelivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One and Hutchison we cater for over 800,000 students. To find out more visit our website \n\n Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join the Chapter One - this role is overseeing a portfolio of schools. This role is a field based role, so you will need to be prepared to travel to support your teams out in the business. \n\n The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced multisite Operations Manager with a background in an excellent food catering services to join our business. \n\n Can you... \n\n Manage, inspire, and engage our teams? \n\n Meet with clients to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external individuals, service providers, suppliers, and businesses \n\n Demonstrate passion and knowledge of great contemporary fresh food and service \n\n Deliver exceptional senior management operations in a contract catering environment for a range of senior clients with exceptional standards. \n\n Demonstrate strong motivation skills with a ‘lead by example’ approach \n\n Deliver financial management skills - commercial and fixed price \n\n What can you bring? \n\n The experience and knowledge we are looking for includes. \n\n A background as an Area Manager/ Operation's Manager within a Independent Education contract catering would be desirable, we will also be interested in speaking with you if you are from State Education, Business & Industry or a retail catering environment - you will have managed at least 8 sites; \n\n Day to day management and guidance of the chef managers running the sites including in supporting with client relationships, Recruitment and HR matters. \n\n You will be comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the board room. \n\n We are after a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised manager; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively. \n\n You won’t be afraid of the Office suite and will be a dab hand at producing spreadsheets and presentations to show how well you’re doing. \n\n What we’d love to give you… \n\n Competitive salary plus a Car Allowance / Bonus \n\n 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. \n\n Life assurance & company pension scheme. \n\n Healthcare \n\n Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities \n\n An employee wellbeing platform. \n\n Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. \n\n IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. \n\n Annual Summer Party with company awards. \n\n Additional Details \n \nIFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. \n \nWe 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. \n\n We look forward to receiving your application!

We are looking for a Pastry Chef to join one of our school catering teams.

We are looking for a Pastry Chef to join one of our school catering teams. Harrison Catering Services are an independent, family-owned company, which has achieved consistent growth year after year by keeping the core values upon which it was founded -family, respect, honesty, pride and exceptional p

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Chef de Partie - Reigate, Surrey. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join one of our school catering teams.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday Excellent work/life balance with term time only (42 weeks per year) Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: This role is contracted to 42 weeks per year Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Support Chef Manager covering Sussex and Surrey to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children. As a Support Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you're important; without our employees we wouldn't be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business. With over 120 sites across Southern England there's plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop. We are now seeking a talented Support Chef to join our fantastic team! Your key responsibilities will include: Working together with our onsite teams to provide support and training Supporting our portfolio of schools to maintain the smooth running of the kitchen To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following the companies brand standards To comply with all Company policies and regulations in respect of health, safety, and environmental management at work and to ensure the highest standards of kitchen practice and hygiene Take responsibility for menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, as appropriate. Our ideal Support Chef will be: Passionate about food and great customer service A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team. Good communication skills throughout our customer and client journey are a must, with excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing, and motivating a team. You will need to be financially astute, but we'll make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems to help you. A craft background with qualifications/experience to match. About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/1802/537100/52768070/SU #Pabulum Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

This role is based at Dovers Green School. Though you will only work during term time, you will be paid a salary every month including school holidays. This role has a starting salary of £16,210.12 per annum for working 27.5 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (equivalent to £13.35 per hour, plus annual leave allowance). Our Offer to You Competitive salary Final salary pension Discounts on various services including food shopping Health and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme Full induction Term time only hours that allow for good work/life balance Training and development opportunities, including a Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification.About the Role Using your passion, creativity and enthusiasm, you will inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients. In addition to using your flair and passion to create great dishes, you will record meal transactions, control and administer stock, order food and sundry supplies, and take responsibility for the day to day running of a smooth kitchen. Your main goal will be to provide school children with tasty, nutritious meals that help them develop healthy bodies and minds. Customer service is at the front and centre of the Twelve15 Vision and Mission. You will be a fantastic communicator with an ability to work with our school clients and our customers to promote the benefits of the service we offer. Your Application Your application should evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A passion and skill for cooking with an ability to deliver high levels of meals in a food production environment Health and Safety Certificate Level 1, and proven understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment Level 2 Food Safety Certificate NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent IT and administrative skills Excellent communication skills (including teamwork, leadership, and customer service) Experience supervising staff and managing a kitchen Experience using catering equipment and the ability to train others Excellent time keeping and flexibility around locations. We'd also love to hear about any other relevant skills, interests, or knowledge that you could bring to the table. Perhaps you have detailed knowledge about allergies, or a particular interest in nutrition. Additionally, if you don't hold these qualifications but have a significant amount of experience catering for large groups of people in a management role, please don't hesitate in applying! To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Why do you think eating healthily is so important for children and what is the impact of a healthy school meal for children? Please tell us about your experience of working in a kitchen, including the part you played in the production of food. What experience do you have supervising / managing staff responsible for producing large quantities of food? Please list any skills and qualifications you have that are relevant to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22nd April 2026 with interviews to follow. Important Information regarding this vacancy Surrey County Council has confirmed that the Twelve15 service is expected to transfer to Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) on 1st September 2026. If you are successful in securing this role, and are employed within the Twelve15 service at the point of transfer (1st September 2026), your employment is expected to transfer to HCL under TUPE. This means that your continuity of service and existing terms and conditions of employment that you would be recruited on, would transfer to the new employer. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

The kitchen is central to the daily life of the school, and the Lead Chef is a respected and valued member of staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a busy school kitchen within a vibrant, high-enrolment setting. Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen.

Monday-Friday | Term TimeEnhanced Child Workforce DBS RequiredWe are recruiting experienced and enthusiastic School Chefs to support busy school kitchens across Blackpool and the surrounding areas. School Chefs - Barrow & Surrounding AreasFrom £15. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled chefs

Were 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 Northern Ireland on a part time basis, contracted to 32.As a Catering Manager, you wil

A local authority in the UK is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to oversee meal production at Busbridge Infant School. This role focuses on inspiring a team, managing kitchen operations, and providing tasty, nutritious meals to school children.

This role will transform the existing Chef Educator programme and create a new course on School Food Standards, making chef training accessible and engaging. A charitable organization in Greater London is seeking a passionate Training Development Lead to develop eLearning courses aimed at training s

A leading catering service provider is seeking an Executive Head Chef in Ashtead Park. Candidates must have experience at Head Chef level and be creative in menu planning.

An expanding educational catering company in Greater London seeks an experienced executive chef passionate about nutritious food for children. This role requires over 10 years of experience, including head chef duties, excellent communication, and creativity.

SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established primary school in Brent seeking an experienced and confident School Lead Chef for an immediate start. If you are an experienced School Lead Chef with a strong background in school catering and are available for

A leading education catering company in Greater London is seeking a Chef Manager for an independent school. With a focus on using fresh seasonal ingredients and a commitment to food safety, the Chef Manager can expect a competitive salary of £42,000 per year, along with benefits including a bonus o

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Chef De Partie to join its team.

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.

An independent school in the UK is seeking a temporary Chef de Partie to assist in catering for boarding students.

Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them. Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School. Our Chefs use seasonal prod

A prestigious independent school in Bedford is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead a large team in delivering high-quality food.

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team at a co-educational independent school in Tetbury. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and want to contribute to a thriving school community, this opportunity is perfect for you. As a Sous Chef, you will p

A leading contract catering firm in Greater London seeks an exceptional Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at a senior school in Bayswater.

A leading food catering company in Somerset is seeking a creative Sous Chef to join their team.

A leading education sector catering provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Chef Manager to ensure students receive nutritionally balanced meals.

As a Mobile Chef, you’ll be the face of Food For Thought in our member schools. Manage and run school kitchens, often providing cover at short notice. Work closely with school staff and engage with children in a friendly, professional way.

A prestigious educational institution in Wealden is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and service for around 1000 students. This role involves leading in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining high food quality standards, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

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

A specialized school catering company in the UK is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and develop a unique and nutritionally exciting menu. This role involves leading a team to ensure exceptional service, compliance with health standards, and cultivating strong relationships within the sc

A leading contract catering company is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their team at a prestigious school in London.

A leading education sector catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for Redwood Primary School in Derby.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for a busy college kitchen in East London. This full-time role involves supporting the Head Chef in preparing high-quality meals, supervising staff, and ensuring strict food hygiene standards.

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. Job Reference: com/1303/99377001/52796035/WJ #State Schools. We're currently recruiting an ambit

A catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for King Harold School, Waltham Abbey.

A leading contract catering company in Greater London is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Rosemead Preparatory School.

A leading independent catering company in Somerset is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. Candidates should have previous experience at CDP or junior sous chef level and be excited to work with changing seasonal menus.

To participate in the recruitment process as required, including interviews and trials for potential Second Chefs, Trainee Chefs, and Kitchen Porters. To communicate regularly with the Head Chef regarding all stock levels. Sous Chef - Brompton Barracks, Chatham.

A leading education catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for the Harris Academy Bermondsey.

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a confident and experienced School Lead Chef for a primary school in Brent. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in school catering with relevant food safety qualifications.

A leading catering company in England seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead culinary operations at a prestigious school in Somerset. Ideal candidates should have prior Head Chef experience in contract catering and hold relevant cooking qualifications.

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for Redwood Primary School in Derby.

Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them. The Executive Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring p

A leading independent contract caterer in the UK is seeking a talented Head Chef to join their team in Farnham.