Kitchen Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Manager at Sodexo in Bradford, where you'll oversee food and beverage operations for a school kitchen. This role involves managing a team, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining hygiene standards while offering a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Mental health support

Financial advice

Discounts

Retirement plans

Flexible work environment

Full training provided

Protective uniform provided

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on cooking experience.
• Training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage food replenishment and end-of-shift cleanup.
• Develop, mentor, and train the kitchen team.
• Control catering operations and optimize costs.
• Maintain consistent food and service standards.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Following recipes

Staff supervision

Working with fresh produce

Health and safety knowledge

Working under pressure

Professional attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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As a Kitchen Manager for Sodexo at Oasis Lister Park, North Avenue, Bradford BD8 7ND, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, including finances, for your school’s kitchen. Your responsibilities include ensuring high standards of food quality and service, maintaining hygiene, and leading the kitchen team. You will work regular hours with public holidays off, including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong to a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Manage food replenishment and end-of-shift cleanup.
• Develop, mentor, and train the kitchen team.
• Control catering operations, including labor, food, and stock costs.
• Optimize all controllable costs.
• Maintain consistent food and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are met.

What you bring:

• Experience cooking for large groups (100-1300 students).
• Experience following recipes, preferably in a similar setting.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professional attitude, lead by example, positive outlook.
• Basic food handling certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• At least 1 year of hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo offers more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. We value you, support your growth, and provide resources and benefits such as mental health support, financial advice, discounts, retirement plans, and more. We also promote a flexible, dynamic work environment with full training and protective uniform provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. Some roles require background checks, including DBS or Disclosure Scotland.

Package Details:

• Hourly pay: £X (please specify)
• 35 hours/week
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 3 pm
• Term-time only

Check local transport links: Bradford BD8 7ND

Note: Pay is spread evenly over 12 months, including school holidays. Further details available at interview.