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Area Support Chef

United Kingdom, Epsom Employment contract 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. We’re recruiting for a Central Support Chef to join our fantastic team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll assist with training and developing onsite chefs, provide cover across sites, and play a key role in new site mobilisations.

Job Responsibility

  • Covering chef manager absences across sites
  • Supporting with the training and development of onsite catering teams
  • Assisting with the mobilisation of new contracts
  • Maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and compliance
  • Providing hands-on kitchen support when required

Requirements

  • Previous Chef Manager experience (ideally within secondary education)
  • A genuine passion for food and customer service
  • Strong craft skills and the ability to lead by example
  • Excellent organisation, flexibility, and resilience
  • The ability to prioritise and adapt across multiple sites
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

What we offer

  • Free meals on shift
  • Uniform
  • Pension
  • Paid mileage for travel between sites
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
  • Free qualifications
  • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
  • Monthly team incentives including shopping vouchers

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