Chef Manager - Poole - Term Time

Chef Manager - Term Time Only
📍 Poole
💷 Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Spread over Pay)
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week, 43.6 weeks of the year)
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Are you an experienced and passionate catering professional looking for a rewarding role with work-life balance? Join a Global Contract Catering company as a Chef Hub Manager at a Primary School close to Poole in Dorset, where you'll lead a dedicated team in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for hundreds of young learners.
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What You'll Do:
* Manage a hub kitchen producing 400-500 meals daily for multiple schools
* Lead and inspire a team to deliver consistent, high-standard catering services
* Oversee food preparation, portion control, and presentation
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
* Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets efficiently
* Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure timely distribution of meals
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What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar high-volume catering role
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* A passion for nutritious food and excellent service
* Knowledge of school food standards and allergen management
* A positive, can-do attitude and a team-first mindset
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What You'll Get:
* Competitive salary with term-time only hours and spread over pay
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Opportunities for training and career development within a large contract catering company
* A role that makes a real difference in children's daily lives
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📩 Apply Today!
Be part of a team that's passionate about food and education.

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