Chef Manager – Primary School Catering

Company: Blue Arrow
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Location: Wallingford
Job Description:

Chef Manager – Primary School Catering (Permanent)

Location: Wallingford, OX10 0GF

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September

Hours: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Pay Rate: 18.00 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Blue Arrow is recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at Primary School in Wallingford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a competent and organised catering professional with previous experience working within a school environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
  • Preparing and serving approximately 100 meals on site each day
  • Coordinating the delivery of meals to an additional unit
  • Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and health & safety
  • Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen documentation
  • Leading and supporting the kitchen team

Requirements

  • Previous experience working within a primary school or educational catering environment
  • Ability to manage a busy kitchen operation independently
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
  • Enhanced DBS preferred or willingness to obtain one

What’s on Offer?

  • 18.00 per hour
  • School-friendly working hours
  • Permanent opportunity
  • Supportive working environment
  • Immediate recruitment for a September start

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Posted: July 7th, 2026