School Kitchen Manager: Lead Large-Scale Cooking & Team

Sodexo France; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking an After School Club Cook Manager in Chatham to oversee food operations at a primary school. Responsibilities include managing food replenishment, training kitchen staff, and ensuring quality food service. Candidates should have experience cooking for large groups, staff leadership skills, and basic food safety certifications. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, with public holidays off.

Benefits

Mental health support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in cooking for 100 – 1300 students.
• Experience in a similar setting is preferred.
• Basic food handling skills certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and work area dismantling.
• Develop and mentor kitchen team.
• Control catering operation and related expenses.
• Ensure quality and uniformity in food and service.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Following recipes

Staff supervision

Working with fresh produce

Health and safety adherence

Ability to work under pressure

Positive leadership

Basic food handling skills certification

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

1 year hands-on cooking experience

Job description

A catering service provider is seeking an After School Club Cook Manager in Chatham to oversee food operations at a primary school. Responsibilities include managing food replenishment, training kitchen staff, and ensuring quality food service. Candidates should have experience cooking for large groups, staff leadership skills, and basic food safety certifications. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, with public holidays off.