Impact Food Group
Relief Chef Manager
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Impact Food Group (IFG)
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.
The Role
Job Title
Relief Chef Manager
Area Supporting
Covering Essex and East London
Working Days
Monday to Friday
Shifts & Working hours
7am-4pm (45 hours per week)
Working Weeks
42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)
Pay Details
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This is a mobile position, a full UK driving license is required.
What will I be doing?
As a Relief Chef Manager, you’ll travel between sites, stepping in to lead kitchens and deliver high-quality, fresh food. You’ll be hands-on while also managing teams, ensuring smooth service and maintaining compliance with all standards.
Your duties will include:
- Cooking from our amazing menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Leading and motivating a full kitchen team
- Ordering and managing stock to maintain efficiency and quality
- Being financially accountable for achieving GP/COGs targets
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures
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We’re not in the business of making school food—we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our clients and customers love us.
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with proven leadership, strong technical skills, and the ability to thrive in varied environments:
- Experienced Chef Manager with multi-site or high-volume experience
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills
- Technical cooking ability and passion for great food
- Ability to maintain high standards in challenging environments
- Organisational and administrative skills
- Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications
You’ll be comfortable liaising with onsite clients and leading your team to deliver excellent service every day.
What’s in it for you?
This role offers a fantastic work-life balance:
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- Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
- All school holidays off
- Free meal on shift and uniform provided
Plus:
- Opportunities for training, career development, and free qualifications
- Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
- Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers
This is a great chance to gain diverse experience, grow your career, and make a real difference across multiple sites.
Next steps
If you’ve got the skills, leadership, and passion for food to succeed in this mobile role, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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