Cook Manager

Elior Uk; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a dynamic team in providing nutritious meals at a local academy. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on customer service and team development, you'll play a key role in enhancing the dining experience for students. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions with generous perks, including free meals, flexible working hours, and career progression opportunities. Join a company committed to inclusivity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and managing operations in a catering environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality service.
• Control budgets and ensure effective communication with clients.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Catering Experience

Job description

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm, term time only

Full Time

£21,854 per annum

This role based at Ormiston Herman Academy sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Cook Manager, you will proactively manage teams on site and be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customers, and clients.

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison to enable operational excellence

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focus on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering is desirable

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across diverse sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadium
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues can fulfill their potential and succeed.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help.