School Kitchen Manager – Lead a high-impact, term-time team

Sodexo France; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks a Cook Manager to oversee food operations at Barnsole Primary School. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, controlling catering expenses, and ensuring high food quality standards. Candidates should possess experience in large-scale cooking and line management, hold relevant food safety certifications, and demonstrate professionalism. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.00 for 30 hours per week, primarily during term time, with a supportive work environment and employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Expertise in cooking for 100 to 1300 students required.
• Previous line management experience is a must.
• Hands-on cooking experience of at least 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food replenishment and kitchen work areas.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff.
• Control catering operations and costs.
• Develop menus and conduct routine audits.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Recipe following

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety adherence

Ability to work under pressure

Professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

A leading catering service provider seeks a Cook Manager to oversee food operations at Barnsole Primary School. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, controlling catering expenses, and ensuring high food quality standards. Candidates should possess experience in large-scale cooking and line management, hold relevant food safety certifications, and demonstrate professionalism. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.00 for 30 hours per week, primarily during term time, with a supportive work environment and employee benefits.