Cook Manager – Lead Fresh School Kitchen (Term-Time)

Impact Food Group; Stainburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Training & development

Access to free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group seeks a Cook Manager at Menston Primary School in LS29. This hands-on management role oversees a kitchen team, delivers fresh, seasonal meals to students, and ensures smooth service during term time.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am-2.30pm (32.5 hours/week) across 39 weeks per year. A focus on food hygiene, team leadership, and client liaison is essential, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering

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

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Hands-on leadership

Kitchen management

Job description

Impact Food Group seeks a Cook Manager at Menston Primary School in LS29. This hands-on management role oversees a kitchen team, delivers fresh, seasonal meals to students, and ensures smooth service during term time.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am-2.30pm (32.5 hours/week) across 39 weeks per year. A focus on food hygiene, team leadership, and client liaison is essential, with opportunities for training and career progression.