Relief Chef Manager – Oxted

If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We Are:

At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.

We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we’re on the lookout for a Relief Chef Manager to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen.

We offer:

• Family-Friendly Hours
• Weekends Off (Yes, really)
• Supportive Team Culture, You’re never just a number here
• Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry!
• Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.
• Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

The Package:

• Up to £34,000 Salary
• Mileage paid
• Term time only
• Free Meals
• Monday to Friday
• 7am – 3pm ( 40 hours )

The Role:

• Relief Chef Manager to support both our primary and secondary schools
• Relief Chef Manager to cover holidays and sickness
• Relief Chef Manager to work closely the development team and reporting into the head of development
• Relief Chef Manager to work within a large team

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in the kitchen is a must. whether it’s in schools or B&I.
• A food safety certificate or equivalent, we want to keep everything safe, healthy, and tasty.
• To be a good team player who can keep calm under pressure and loves the hustle of a busy work environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus).
• Flexibility: You’re great at thinking on your feet and adapting when the menu or schedule needs a quick change (because school days are never boring!).
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Kids, staff, and school life can be unpredictable, so a big smile and a laugh will go a long way!
• Must have access to own transport.

This Role Is Perfect If You

• Want to make a real impact in a school community
• Enjoy variety and hands-on working
• Like the idea of work-life balance

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