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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. 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 looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact . About the role Job Title: Chef Manager School Location: York House SChool, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: Either 7.30am-4.30pm or 10.30pm-7.30pm (45 hours per week) Working Weeks: 44 weeks per year (4 weeks paid holiday) Pay Details: £43,000 per Annum What will I be doing? As a Chef Manager , you'll take full responsibility for running a high-spec kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to students every day at our independant schools. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage your team, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure smooth, professional service. You'll also be involved in catering events, parent functions, and special school occasions, delivering food to the highest presentation and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met Building strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish Planning, preparing, and executing catering events, banquets, and special functions We're not in the business of making school food - we're here to make great food , and that's why our clients and customers love us. What are we looking for? We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-spec catering and strong leadership skills. Proven experience managing a professional or high-standard kitchen, ideally in independent schools or premium catering environments Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard Strong people management and team leadership skills Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance Excellent organisational and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions If you thrive in a high-standard, professional environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional food, this is the role for you. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Daytime hours, with some flexibility for events Free meals on shift Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression Access to free culinary qualifications Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers This is your opportunity to lead a high-spec kitchen, work on premium catering events, and develop your career in an exceptional environment. Next steps If you think you've got what it takes, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: An interview, trade test, 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 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

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. The role… Job Title: Chef Manager School Location: Ruislip High School - HA4 0BY Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 6:30am-4pm (45 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) Pay Details: £38,500 Annum What will I be doing? 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. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish We're not in the business of making school food—we're here to make great food , and that's why our customers love us. What are we looking for? We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-volume catering and strong leadership skills. Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes Strong people management and team leadership skills Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance Excellent organisational and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams to deliver great food, this could be the role for you. What's in it for you? We offer a fantastic work-life balance: Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends All school holidays off Free meals on shift and uniform provided Plus, you'll benefit from: Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Access to free qualifications Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers This is your opportunity to lead a high-volume kitchen , develop your career, and make a real difference in students' lives. Next steps If you think you've got what it takes, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: An interview, trade test 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