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.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.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 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 .The role…Job Title: Central Support Chef / Area SupportArea Covering: Weybridge & surreounding areasWorking Days: Monday to FridayShifts & Working hours: 45 hours per weekWorking Weeks: 42 weeks per yearPay Details: £35,000 per annum, & mileage expensesBenefits: Free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefitsWhat’s this all about? Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to step into a broader, multi-site role.You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager, supporting a group of schools by:Covering chef manager absences across sitesSupporting with the training and development of onsite catering teamsAssisting with the mobilisation of new contractsMaintaining high standards of food quality, service, and complianceProviding hands-on kitchen support when requiredWe’re looking for someone with:Previous Chef Manager experience (ideally within secondary education)A genuine passion for food and customer serviceStrong craft skills and the ability to lead by exampleExcellent organisation, flexibility, and resilienceThe ability to prioritise and adapt across multiple sitesWhat’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.You’ll also benefit from:Free meals on shift and provided uniformPaid mileage for travel between sitesAccess to a company pension schemeOngoing training, development, and career progression opportunitiesFree qualifications to support your growthA staff discount scheme across 850+ retailersMonthly team incentives, including the chance to win shopping vouchersWe’ll give you the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of, within a supportive and growing business.Next steps If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you!Please note: An interview 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. xwzovoh All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements….