Cook Manager

Impact Food Group; Grange Moor; On-site; GBP 13,545 - 16,555; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Career progression

Training opportunities

Staff discount

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager at Grange Moor Primary School to run the kitchen during term time. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock, and ensure high standards of food hygiene while serving fresh meals to pupils.

The role offers daytime hours (8:30am–1:30pm), five days a week, 39 weeks per year, with a salary of £15,050 per annum. Training, development and staff benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments.
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team.
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school.
• Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Kitchen management

People management

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive hands‑on

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

Role Details

Job Title: Cook Manager

School Location: Grange Moor Primary School - WF4 4EW

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 8:30am-1:30pm (25 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay: £15,050 per annum

Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
• Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
• Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders
• Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations

Benefits

• Excellent work‑life balance: daytime hours, no evenings or weekends; all school holidays off
• Free meal on shift and provided uniform
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Access to free qualifications
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers

You’ll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime.

Next Steps

We’d love to hear from you! An interview, trade test and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer. If you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.