Catering Manager – Lead Kitchen, Train Team, Term-Time Role

Sodexo France; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company seeks a Cook Manager to oversee kitchen operations at a school in Worcester. This role involves managing a team, ensuring food quality and safety, and optimizing costs. Applicants should have large-scale cooking experience, staff supervision skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary of £15-16 per hour, flexible hours, and numerous employee benefits including a health and wellbeing support platform.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience cooking for 100 – 1300 students.
• Experience in similar settings preferred.
• 1+ years hands-on cooking experience with training in Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and work area cleanliness.
• Mentor and train the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation costs.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Following recipes

Staff supervision

Working with fresh produce

Adherence to health and safety procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

A leading food services company seeks a Cook Manager to oversee kitchen operations at a school in Worcester. This role involves managing a team, ensuring food quality and safety, and optimizing costs. Applicants should have large-scale cooking experience, staff supervision skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary of £15-16 per hour, flexible hours, and numerous employee benefits including a health and wellbeing support platform.