Lead School Cook - Fresh, Nutritious Meals & Budget Control

Cambian Group Plc; Pennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Southlands School in Lymington, Hampshire, is recruiting a skilled Cook to lead the kitchen for students, staff and visitors.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, prepare fresh, nutritious meals, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks) with paid leave; DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.
• NVQ or equivalent in Catering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Budget and stock control.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Creative menu planning

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Catering

Job description

Cambian Southlands School in Lymington, Hampshire, is recruiting a skilled Cook to lead the kitchen for students, staff and visitors.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, prepare fresh, nutritious meals, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks) with paid leave; DBS and safeguarding checks apply.