Area Support Chef

Company: Impact Food Group
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Location: Borehamwood
Job Description:

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.

We’re recruiting for a Central Support Chef to join our fantastic team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll assist with training and developing onsite chefs, provide cover across sites, and play a key role in new site mobilisations.

Please note: As this is a mobile, area‑based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

  • Cover chef manager absences across sites
  • Support with training and development of onsite catering teams
  • Assist with mobilisation of new contracts
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, service, and compliance
  • Provide hands‑on kitchen support when required

We’re looking for someone with:

  • 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

What’s in it for you? This role offers a fantastic work‑life balance – no evenings, no weekends, no late nights, and all school holidays off.

  • 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

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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026