Overview
We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a large Secondary School in Reading, delivering high-quality, all-fresh food for students and staff in a busy education environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager with experience in education, who enjoys volume and genuine work–life balance. With circa 1,400 people on site, two service areas and a strong team in place, this is a well-supported and rewarding role within Reading.
The offer
- Up to £40,000 per year
- 42-week contract (term time plus inset days)
- 45 hours per week
- Monday to Friday only
- Working hours 6:30am – 4:00pm
- No evenings, weekends or late nights
- Excellent work–life balance within education catering
The role
- Lead and manage the full catering operation within a large secondary school.
- Oversee two service areas: main restaurant and sixth-form dining.
- Manage a structured team including Chef Manager, Commis Chef and General Assistants.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality fresh food for breakfast and lunch services.
- Serve 300+ main meals per day within a high-volume environment.
- Manage staffing, rotas, training and day-to-day team performance.
- Oversee stock control, ordering, GP, wastage and compliance.
- Ensure full adherence to food safety, allergen controls and school standards.
The food
- All-fresh food menus, produced on site.
- Nutritious, balanced and compliant school food offer.
- High-volume lunch service with strong structure and flow.
- Professional, well-organised education catering environment.
The Chef Manager
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef within education or contract catering.
- Confident leading teams in a high-volume, structured environment.
- Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
