Lead Cook & Kitchen Manager - Term-Time, Day Shifts

Impact Food Group; Esher; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Uniform provided

Training & progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a school kitchen, ensuring fresh, seasonal meals for pupils each day. You will supervise a small team, oversee service, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Working hours are 7.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, with daytime shifts. Salary is £26,000 per annum, plus opportunities for training, progression, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and compliance with food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop catering staff.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals for students.
• Plan menus, control stock, and ensure hygiene compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Team leadership

Job description

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a school kitchen, ensuring fresh, seasonal meals for pupils each day. You will supervise a small team, oversee service, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Working hours are 7.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, with daytime shifts. Salary is £26,000 per annum, plus opportunities for training, progression, and staff benefits.