Cook Manager

Impact Food Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering company is seeking a Cook Manager for St Margret of Scotland Catholic Primary School in Luton. The role offers a work-life balance with daytime hours, school holidays off, and various employee benefits including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal and uniform on shift

Opportunities for career development

Free qualifications

Staff discounts at over 850 retailers

Monthly chances to win shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experienced Cook/Chef Manager.
• Accustomed to cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients at volume.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth service.
• Manage kitchen operations and compliance with due diligence.

Skills

Cooking

People Management

Job description

Welcome to IFG, one of the fastest-growing education catering companies in the country. We were recently awarded Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Catey Awards.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us serve better food to children.

The role…

Job Title: Cook Manager

School Location: St Margret of Scotland Catholic Primary School, Luton, LU1 5PP

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm (35 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £13 per hour

Your Background…

We’re open to candidates with excellent cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Cook/Chef Manager, accustomed to cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen, and liaising directly with onsite clients.

As manager, you will lead the team, ensuring smooth service and compliance with all due diligence.

What’s in it for me?

Enjoy working close to home, with daytime hours, weekends and evenings off, and all school holidays free for a great work-life balance.

Additional benefits include a free meal and uniform on shift, opportunities for career development, free qualifications, staff discounts at over 850 retailers, and monthly chances to win shopping vouchers.

Next steps…

If you believe you have what it takes and the timings suit you, we’d love to hear from you!

An interview and kitchen visit are required for this role.

IFG is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, paid for by IFG.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you need assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is confidential and GDPR compliant.