Chef Manager
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,689.78 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Training Collective |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0001649 |
Summary
Who we are?
NETA is a dynamic, employer-driven vocational training provider, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and training to a diverse range of learners and businesses. Specialising in engineering, welding, pipefitting, electrical, gas services and an extensive portfolio of commercial training, we are passionate about helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their full potential.
At NETA, we recognise the value of continuous professional development. That’s why we actively encourage our employees to engage in training courses, development programmes online learning and other growth opportunities. Our talented and high-performing team is fully committed to supporting our learners every step of the way.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. We are united by our shared vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals who share our drive to make a real difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef Manager to join our Catering Team reporting to our Operations Manager. We are a friendly, hardworking team providing a first class, fully inclusive catering offer to staff, students and delegates across the group.
As a Chef Manager with NETA Training Group you will be responsible for managing the day to day planning and organising of the catering operation, preparing and cooking high quality nutritious food, managing a team, creating and developing menus, adhering to strict food safety and health and safety regulations including allergens and managing a budget.
The ideal candidate will be customer focused with strong communication skills, show flair and innovation, have an excellent eye for detail and a sound financial acumen.We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
Free on-site parking
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Free 24/7 GP access through our benefits platform, Perkbox
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
Career development opportunities for progression
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
Monday to Friday 7.30-3.30
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 28th June 2026 shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
NETA is a dynamic, employer-driven vocational training provider, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and training to a diverse range of learners and businesses. Specialising in engineering, welding, pipefitting, electrical, gas services and an extensive portfolio of commercial training, we are passionate about helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their full potential.
At NETA, we recognise the value of continuous professional development. That’s why we actively encourage our employees to engage in training courses, development programmes online learning and other growth opportunities. Our talented and high-performing team is fully committed to supporting our learners every step of the way.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. We are united by our shared vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals who share our drive to make a real difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef Manager to join our Catering Team reporting to our Operations Manager. We are a friendly, hardworking team providing a first class, fully inclusive catering offer to staff, students and delegates across the group.
As a Chef Manager with NETA Training Group you will be responsible for managing the day to day planning and organising of the catering operation, preparing and cooking high quality nutritious food, managing a team, creating and developing menus, adhering to strict food safety and health and safety regulations including allergens and managing a budget.
The ideal candidate will be customer focused with strong communication skills, show flair and innovation, have an excellent eye for detail and a sound financial acumen.We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
Free on-site parking
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Free 24/7 GP access through our benefits platform, Perkbox
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
Career development opportunities for progression
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
Monday to Friday 7.30-3.30
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 28th June 2026 shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.