Part-Time School Kitchen Manager — Lead & Elevate Menus

Chartwells; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a Cook Manager for a part-time role (30 hours/week). Your responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, managing stock, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds 706 or NVQ equivalent and prior experience managing kitchen teams. Chartwells values its employees and promotes career advancement, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants must undergo pre-employment checks for child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve the food service.
• Support and train teams, ensuring everyone excels.
• Manage stock control and food waste.
• Oversee catering operations efficiency.
• Implement and review compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Brilliant communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Motivated to upskill

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

A leading catering provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a Cook Manager for a part-time role (30 hours/week). Your responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, managing stock, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds 706 or NVQ equivalent and prior experience managing kitchen teams. Chartwells values its employees and promotes career advancement, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants must undergo pre-employment checks for child welfare.