Catering Kitchen Manager - Term Time, 7am-2:30pm

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service company seeks a Cook Manager for a school in Welling, Kent. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage a team, and ensure high-quality food service for students. Key responsibilities include menu development, staff mentorship, and cost control. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale cooking and proper food safety certifications. Competitive pay at £15.00 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, focusing on term times, further promising a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform benefits

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform

Qualifications

• Expertise in cooking for 100 - 1300 students.
• Experience following recipes in a similar setting.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and workspace dismantling.
• Develop and mentor kitchen team.
• Control catering operation expenses.
• Ensure uniform food and service standards.
• Manage menu creation and development.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Staff supervision

Health and safety compliance

Ability to work under pressure

Positive outlook

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

A leading global service company seeks a Cook Manager for a school in Welling, Kent. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage a team, and ensure high-quality food service for students. Key responsibilities include menu development, staff mentorship, and cost control. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale cooking and proper food safety certifications. Competitive pay at £15.00 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, focusing on term times, further promising a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.