Area School Kitchen Manager - Daytime, Holidays Off

Impact Food Group; Tipner; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Training & development

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group manages school catering across the Portsmouth area, overseeing 4 local primary schools. The Area support Cook Manager role supports onsite Cook/Chef managers, trains staff, conducts audits and HR duties, covers sickness, and ensures smooth service.

You will lead a kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals daily. The role is hands‑on, requiring strong people management, planning, and compliance with food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to plan menus, manage stock, and liaise with onsite clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals for students.
• Plan menus, manage stock, ensure food hygiene compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Food hygiene

Communication

People management

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Impact Food Group manages school catering across the Portsmouth area, overseeing 4 local primary schools. The Area support Cook Manager role supports onsite Cook/Chef managers, trains staff, conducts audits and HR duties, covers sickness, and ensures smooth service.

You will lead a kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals daily. The role is hands‑on, requiring strong people management, planning, and compliance with food hygiene standards.