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Support Chef Manager

United Kingdom, Sussex and Surrey 40570.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Support Chef Manager covering Sussex and Surrey to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children. As a Support Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children.

Job Responsibility

  • Working together with our onsite teams to provide support and training
  • Supporting our portfolio of schools to maintain the smooth running of the kitchen
  • To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch, and following the companies brand standards
  • To comply with all Company policies and regulations in respect of health, safety, and environmental management at work and to ensure the highest standards of kitchen practice and hygiene
  • Take responsibility for menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering and stock control, as appropriate

Requirements

  • Passionate about food and great customer service
  • Fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent supervisory skills
  • Financially astute
  • Craft background with qualifications/experience to match

What we offer

  • Monday to Friday
  • Excellent work/life balance with term time only (42 weeks per year)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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