Cook Manager [H0417]

Harrison Catering Services; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is looking for a Cook Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing nutritious meals for school pupils. This role offers the chance to utilize your culinary skills in a supportive environment that values family and respect. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll play a key role in menu planning and team management. Enjoy a term-time contract that balances work and family commitments, along with excellent training opportunities and career progression. If you're passionate about food and making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career progression workshops

Permanent term-time contract

Excellent training opportunities

High street and online discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Pro-rata Statutory Holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven craft skills and a passion for fresh food.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook lunch for 50-60 pupils across various sites.
• Manage the catering team and maintain stock control.

Skills

Craft skills

Passion for fresh food

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Cook Manager – Term Time

32.5 Hours per week

Monday to Friday, 07:30hrs-14:00hrs

About Harrison Catering Services

Harrison Catering Services is an independent, family-owned company committed to core values of family, respect, honesty, pride, and exceptional performance—collectively known as the Harrison Five Fundamentals. We specialize in transforming fresh, seasonal ingredients into nutritious, home-cooked meals that support healthier lifestyles and enable customers of all ages to perform at their best throughout the day.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cook Manager to join our school catering team. The role involves preparing and cooking lunch for 50-60 pupils across main and satellite sites, managing the catering team, maintaining stock control, and planning menus.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven craft skills and a passion for fresh food
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation / Professional Cookery or equivalent

Additional Information

Qualified candidates will receive a competitive salary. Harrison is dedicated to providing quality, seasonal food sourced responsibly from UK suppliers, inspiring our chefs to create innovative menus.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide two references, and have the right to work in the UK. Our term-time contract offers a great balance of work and family commitments.

Career Development & Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression through craft and management workshops
• Permanent term-time contract
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• High street and online discount schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pro-rata Statutory Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme

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