Mobile Cook Manager

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Mobile Cook Manager, overseeing food operations in schools across Croydon, Staines, and Surrey. You will manage a team, ensure high food standards, and enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform

Opportunities for growth and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Retention bonus

Competitive pay and full training

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle required.
• Experience cooking for 100–1300 students.
• Basic food handling skills certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations and finances.
• Manage and mentor the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards of food and service.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Staff supervision

Health and safety procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Professional attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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As Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo at Croydon, Staines, and Surrey areas

You will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations as well as finances for your school’s kitchen. Your responsibilities include ensuring high standards of food and service, fostering a positive team environment, and maintaining excellent catering services in the region. You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas.

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

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure consistency in food and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
• Manage menu creation and development.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are maintained.

What you bring:

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle required for travel between sites.
• Experience cooking on a large scale (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 and meet deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professional attitude, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• At least 1 year of hands-on cooking, Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety training provided.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you, act with purpose, and thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits:

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues.
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback prepayment cards.
• Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive pay, full training, and protective uniform.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Some roles require screening, including background checks and DBS/Disclosure Scotland.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high volume of applications is received.

Package Details:

“A role where you can bring your passion for food”

• £ per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm
• Term Time only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)
• Requires driving license and vehicle

All travel expenses reimbursed. Retention bonus of £200 after 12 weeks, and £300 after 52 weeks.

Spread-over pay ensures equal monthly pay throughout the year, including school closures. Further details provided at interview.