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.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.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 ManagerSchool Location: Eastwick Primary & Infant School, Leatherhead, KT23Working Days: Monday to FridayShifts & Working hours: 7am-2.30pm (37.5 hours per week)Working Weeks: 42 weeks per yearPay Details: £31,500 per AnnumWhat will I be doing? As a Cook Manager , you’ll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where you’ll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service.Your responsibilities will include:Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchenLeading, motivating, and developing your catering teamPreparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the schoolPlanning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standardsLiaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholdersEnsuring service runs smoothly and efficientlyWe’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 Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food.Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environmentsSkilled in preparing fresh, seasonal foodStrong people management and team leadership skillsGood organisational and communication skillsA proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standardsGood understanding of food hygiene and safety regulationsIf you’re enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you.What’s in it for you? This role offers an excellent work-life balance:Daytime hours, no evenings or weekendsAll school holidays offFree meal on shift and provided uniformPlus:Opportunities for training, development, and career progressionAccess to free qualificationsStaff discount scheme across 850+ retailersMonthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchersYou’ll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime.Next steps If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!Please note: An interview, trade test & 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. xwzovoh All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements….