Impact Food Group (IFG)
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.
Position Summary
Central Support Chef
We’re recruiting a Central Support Chef to join our team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This varied and rewarding role involves assisting with training and developing onsite chefs, providing cover across sites, and playing a key role in new site mobilisations.
As this is a mobile, area-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
Job Details
- Area Covering: Ealing, Twickenham, Ruislip, Uxbridge
- 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 company benefits
Responsibilities
- Cover chef manager absences across sites
- Support with the training and development of onsite catering teams
- Assist with the mobilisation of new contracts
- Maintain high standards of food quality, service, and compliance
- Provide hands‑on kitchen support when required
Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Safety and Equal Opportunities
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 this within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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