Junior Chef Manager
Core
Lead kitchen operations and manage a small team to deliver high-quality, safe, and allergen-controlled catering for pupils and staff at an independent school.
Role type
Junior Chef Manager (Kitchen Operations Lead)
Builds
Daily school meals and catering services tailored to specific age groups and dietary needs
Domain
Education sector contract catering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Catering service delivery)
Required skills
Kitchen management, team leadership, menu planning, stock control, supplier relationship management, financial record keeping, food safety compliance, allergen management, organizational skills
Preferred skills
Experience in contract catering, knowledge of sustainable sourcing, passion for seasonal ingredients
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations ensuring food quality and safety, manage and support a small kitchen team, oversee menu planning and stock control, maintain financial records and budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety policies, champion allergen controls
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
