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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. Please note: As this is a mobile, area-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
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
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
What we offer:
Free meals on shift
Provided uniform
Paid mileage for travel between sites
Access to a company pension scheme
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Free qualifications to support your growth
A staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
Monthly team incentives, including the chance to win shopping vouchers