Competitive
About the Role
Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef Manager for temporary assignments across schools in Stoke-on-Trent, paying £18.00–£24.00+ hourly with weekly pay. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead catering staff, and ensure nutritious meals meet rigorous standards. Duties include menu planning, stock control, and adherence to food safety regulations. This role suits someone experienced in school catering who thrives on flexible, ongoing agency work. Strong leadership, organisational abilities, and a commitment to quality service are essential. Competitive rates reflect your expertise. Apply to manage busy kitchens, support teams, and deliver excellent dining experiences for pupils.
Chef Manager andndash; Birmingham andamp; Surrounding Areas
andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00+ per hour | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Agency Work
Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting experienced School Chef Managers to work across primary and secondary schools In Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. If you have experience managing a busy school kitchen, leading a catering team, and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to students, we''d love to hear from you. We have a variety of ongoing temporary assignments available, offering flexible working and competitive rates of pay.
The Role
As a School Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a school kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the daily operation of a busy school kitchen.
- Leading, supervising and motivating the catering team.
- Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals.
- Managing stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
- Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.
- Liaising with school staff to ensure an excellent catering service.
What We''re Looking For
To be considered, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Chef Manager within a school or education catering environment.
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 is advantageous).
- Food Allergen Awareness Certificate.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- A reliable and professional approach.
- Own transport is desirable due to travel between school sites.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay from andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00+ per hour, depending on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Monday to Friday working hours.
- Daytime shifts with evenings and weekends off.
- Ongoing temporary assignments with the potential for long-term placements.
- Opportunities across a range of schools in Leicester and the surrounding areas.
- Ongoing support from Berkeley Scott''s dedicated Catering Recruitment Team.
Apply Today
If you''re an experienced School Chef Manager looking for flexible, rewarding work within education catering, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today, and a member of the Berkeley Scott Catering Team will be in touch to discuss our current opportunities.
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