Head Chef

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.

About the role

Job Title

Head Chef

School Location

St Catherine's School , Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4QJ

Working Days

Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours

6am-2.30pm (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks

39 weeks per year (term time only)

Pay Details

£34,692 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Head Chef, you’ll prepare fresh, seasonal meals for our independent school. You’ll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff. Volume wise you will be used to produceing up to 450 main meals.

Your responsibilities include

Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients

Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements

Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions

Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards

Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills & experience

Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment

Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail

Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions

Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices

Team player with strong organisational skills

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development and culinary training

Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools

Receive a free meal on shift.

Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.

Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.

Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you!?

A kitchen visit, trade test and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS 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.