Cook Manager - Catton Grove Primary School

Norse Group LTD; Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded courses

28 days holiday entitlement

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Norse Catering is recruiting a Cook Manager for Catton Grove Primary School. You will lead the kitchen team, prepare, cook and serve school lunches, and help deliver a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff.

The role is 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time (38 weeks per year). You’ll work 7:30am–1:45pm with pro rata salary and benefits including funded courses and 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen with budget awareness.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for supporting others and working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee daily operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve lunches for pupils and staff.
• Maintain engaging and efficient dining experiences.
• Support menu cycles, special diets and allergen guidance with central teams.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others?

Cook Manager – Catton Grove Primary School

The salary for this role is £27,001.58 pro rata which equates to £13.31 per hour + 28 days paid holiday entitlement.

Join the team at Norse Catering and help make a difference to the lives of young people through delivering healthy, nutritious and balanced meals at Catton Grove Primary School. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from giving back to your community and improving people’s lives.

The opportunity:

* Permanent

* 31.25 hours per week

* Mon – Fri, 7.30am-1.45pm

This is a term-time only position, working 38 weeks per year, offering you a great work-life balance*.* Your pay will be pro rata, you will receive 1/12th of your salary every month, regardless of whether its school holidays or not!

A day in the life:

You will become an integral part of the school, managing the kitchen team, preparing, cooking and serving lunches for young people and school staff, ensuring an engaging and interactive dining experience for all.

Our central team will support you in managing food safety, health and safety and food allergens whilst our dedicated menu, promotions and compliance teams will provide you with menu cycles, special diet menus and promotional posters giving you time to focus on food.

Our electronic tablet will provide you with access to our kitchen management system and act as a communication tool providing you with regular updates and keeping paperwork to a minimum.

What are we looking for from you?

You will have previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment with an organised approach, alongside a good understanding of the food industry, costs and working to a set budget.

A passion for delivering fantastic customer service is essential, and we will be looking for you to demonstrate strong communication skills with an adaptable approach to work.

Alongside this, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and who share our core values:

• We care completely.
• We collaborate proactively.
• We act with integrity.
• We pursue better.
• We make it happen.

Why work for Norse Catering?

It’s important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training so our residents get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed!

From day one of your career, you will have access to a flexible benefits package which offers real value. For a complete list of what we offer,

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. Please for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.