Cook Manager | REF: H0803

Harrison Catering Services Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison Catering Services Ltd. is seeking a Cook Manager to support one of our catering teams. The role covers breakfast, lunch and dinner service, with weekend shifts and term-time only hours, and involves team management and stock control.

Ideal candidates will hold NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, have a passion for fresh food and strong client liaison experience, and will help plan menus while ensuring high standards across service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in managing a catering team and liaising with clients.
• Ability to plan menus and control stock effectively.
• Availability for weekend shifts and term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Support breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Manage the catering team during service periods.
• Maintain stock control and ordering.
• Plan menus in line with client needs and freshness standards.

Skills

Team management

Stock control

Menu planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Qualification needed: NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Term time / 52 weeks Term time

Our reference Ref: H0803

Hourly rate or salary: Competitive salary

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK's leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day.

We are looking for a Cook Manager to support one of our catering teams. The position will support breakfast, lunch, and dinner service; manage the team; maintain stock control; and plan menus.

The ideal candidate will have proven craft and management skills, a real passion for fresh food and previous client liaison experience. Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary for weekend shifts, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only.

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