Cook Manager - Orchard House High School

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Moat is seeking a Cook Manager at Orchard House High School. This part-time position offers the opportunity to manage catering services, uphold food quality standards, and supervise a team. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation. Join us in delivering an exceptional catering service focused on inclusion and quality.

Qualifications

• Hold or working towards NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation.
• Must hold a Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering services and team supervision.
• Ensure compliance with pre-planned menus and health standards.
• Deliver customer service and respond to client needs.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking

Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification. Must hold Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate or an equivalent qualification and have knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £17,992 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook Manager to join our team at Orchard House High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent part-time post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £17,992, with a full-time equivalent of £24,404.

We’re looking for:

• A suitably qualified Cook Supervisor, holding or working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification, with operational experience in a catering facility where high standards of food quality, service, and attention to detail are essential.
• Adherence to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs. Support the Catering Manager in managing a team, including human resources responsibilities such as training, attendance management, and payroll.
• Providing courteous, responsive customer service that consistently meets client needs.

Please note our new school site is opening in Miles Platting in October 2025. Prior to this, the team will work across other trust sites for induction and training. Successful applicants will be expected to travel during this period.

Main purpose of the job:

• Reporting to the School Operations Manager and the Head of Catering, working closely with catering team members and lunchtime organisers.
• Responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of all catering services, including team supervision, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a quality, cost-effective catering service in line with SLAs and legislative requirements.
• Adhering to pre-planned menus for legislative compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Carrying out financial administration following Prospere Trust regulations.
• Providing a courteous, responsive customer service that meets client needs.
• Supporting the Catering Manager in promoting equal opportunities and delivering accessible, appropriate services for diverse users.

About the Candidate

View our prospectus here.

Prospere Learning Trust is a high-performing, inclusive, and innovative trust comprising 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools. We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to providing an exceptional education for all, driven by our core values of inclusion, excellence, expertise, collaboration, and reflection.

About Us

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We are committed to safeguarding children, young learners, and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to DBS checks, references, right to work verification, and other pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.