School Kitchen Manager - Term-Time, 35h/week

Impact Food Group; Wickford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering company is seeking a Cook Manager for a position based at Castledon School in Wickford. The role involves managing a kitchen team, preparing meals for around 130 students, and liaising with clients to ensure quality service. Ideal candidates should have strong cooking and management skills, preferably with experience in a Special Educational Needs environment. The position offers a daytime schedule, weekends off, and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Career development opportunities

Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers

Qualifications

• Experienced Cook/Chef Manager with a focus on fresh ingredients.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations for around 130 covers.
• Exposure to Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Head the kitchen team to ensure smooth service operations.
• Liaise with onsite clients to meet their needs.
• Maintain adherence to due diligence in kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking and people management skills

Experience in a kitchen environment

Ability to manage a team

Knowledge of special educational needs (SEN)

Job description

A leading education catering company is seeking a Cook Manager for a position based at Castledon School in Wickford. The role involves managing a kitchen team, preparing meals for around 130 students, and liaising with clients to ensure quality service. Ideal candidates should have strong cooking and management skills, preferably with experience in a Special Educational Needs environment. The position offers a daytime schedule, weekends off, and various career development opportunities.