Cook Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook Manager to oversee food operations at a local school. This role involves managing a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring high food quality, and fostering team spirit. You'll enjoy a supportive workplace with flexible hours, public holidays off, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including mental health support and a competitive salary. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Mental health support platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale cooking for 100-1300 students.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and work area dismantling.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen team.
• Control catering operations and expenses.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Basic food handling skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Job Title: Cook Manager at Sodexo

Location: Hotwells Primary School, Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4ND

As Cook Manager for Sodexo, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, as well as the finances of your school’s kitchen. Your responsibilities include ensuring high standards of food quality and service, fostering a positive team environment, and maintaining a vibrant and productive workplace. You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
• Manage menu creation and development.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are maintained.

What you bring:

• Experience in large-scale cooking, serving between 100–1300 students.
• Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar environment.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy kitchen.
• Professional attitude, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Basic food handling skills certification, including:
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo offers more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you, acts with purpose, and allows you to thrive. We also provide resources, rewards, and benefits such as:

• Access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals and cashback options.
• Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay, full training, and protective uniform.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. Certain roles require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Package Description

“For a job that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks, and potential”

• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday (08:00-14:00)
• Term Time Only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)

Equated pay means your salary is spread evenly over 12 months, including during school closures. Further details will be provided at interview.