Chef Manager

Innovate ,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £27,000 per annum Term Time only (39 weeks a year & 4 weeks holiday)

Overview

Innovate Services Ltd are an Award-Winning Contract Catering Company specifically catering for Schools and Colleges across the UK. We are currently looking for an experienced Chef Manager to be based with our fantastic team at St Holmer Green School in High Wycombe HP15. At Innovate Services Ltd, we’re more than a school caterer. We’re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands covering over 160,000 students: Innovate, Cucina and IFG Independent, we are committed to driving… Better school meal uptake Better long-term eating habits Better environmental impact We are looking for someone who brings: Great People Management skills and is confident to manage performance through the day to day operation. Proactive and able to work under own initiative. Motivate and develop a team through promoting good strong working relationships. A track record of reaching targets and deadlines. Understanding of finances including budgets, sales and stock ordering Experience of running a smooth and efficient catering service and able to identify further sales opportunities. Great understand of health and safety and food compliance. Passion for healthy food and creative flair, responsible for cooking and menu planning. Great Customer Service with a passion for promoting a fun and efficient team Works well under pressure, and is comfortable in a very flexible, fast paced working environment. A positive outlook with a great can-do attitude, willing to gain new skills. What we want to give you: Term time employment which means 39 weeks a year and 4 weeks holiday Monday to Friday only 42.5 hour contract with working hours between 7am and 4pm £27,000 per annum Free uniform Internal development opportunities Internal team bonus scheme Benefits including Life Insurance, Private Medical & Pension This role requires you to be responsible for the main meals within the school therefore a trade test will be required. Innovate are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which Innovate Services Ltd supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89754559