Job Introduction

As Chef Manager at Riverbridge Primary School, Staines, you will take the lead in managing the school kitchen’s food and beverage operations while ensuring financial efficiency. Your leadership will set the tone for your team, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Plus, with no late nights or weekend shifts and time off during public holidays – including Christmas – you’ll enjoy a fantastic work-life balance!

What you’ll do: Manage food preparation and service, ensuring high standards. Lead, mentor, and train the kitchen team. Oversee catering operations, including labour, food, and stock costs. Maintain consistent food quality and service standards. Develop and enhance menus. Conduct regular audits to uphold compliance and excellence. What we’re looking for: Experience in large-scale cooking (100 – 1300 students). Ability to follow recipes in a similar setting. Previous experience in staff supervision or line management. Experience working with fresh produce. Strong awareness of health & safety procedures. Ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen environment. Professional attitude with a positive leadership style. Hold relevant food safety certifications: NVQ Level 2 Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Minimum 1 year of hands-on cooking experience (training provided). What we offer:

At Sodexo, you’re more than just an employee – you’re part of something greater. We provide a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, plus a range of benefits for you and your family, including:

24/7 access to mental health & wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme for personal & work-related concerns. Free health & wellbeing app, including a 24-hour virtual GP. Exclusive discounts & cashback on everyday purchases. Financial support & salary insights. Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan. Death in Service benefit. Learning & development opportunities. Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a greener commute. Volunteering opportunities to support community initiatives. A flexible and dynamic work environment. Competitive pay & full training provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role requires appropriate background checks, including references and a DBS/Disclosure Scotland check.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Package Description

Chef Manager – Riverbridge Primary School, Staines

You bring your passion for food. We’ll bring our passion for developing our people.

£14.42 per hour 30 hours per week Monday to Friday – Term Time Only (39-week contract, paid over 52 weeks)**

​​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job..

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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