Mobile Cook Manager

Sodexo; Gillingham; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retention bonus up to £500

All travel expenses reimbursed

Salary spread over 12 months

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Sodexo is seeking a Mobile Cook Manager to oversee school catering operations across Kent and South East London. You will lead kitchen teams, plan menus and ensure high hygiene and cost controls while traveling between sites.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30am–2:30pm, term-time only with 39 weeks paid over 52 weeks. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience cooking on a large scale, catering for between 100 and 1,300 pupils.
• Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef, Cook Manager or in a similar catering environment.
• Experience supervising, managing or supporting a kitchen team.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and produce.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and adapt to different kitchen environments.
• A positive attitude, professional approach and the ability to lead by example.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of school catering operations across different sites.
• Lead, motivate and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
• Prepare and oversee the production of fresh, high-quality meals on a large scale.
• Manage food ordering, replenishment, stock control and kitchen resources.
• Monitor labour, food and operational costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
• Create and develop menus that meet the needs of pupils and staff.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
• Carry out regular kitchen audits and ensure all food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed.

Conocimientos

Full UK driving licence

Educación

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Descripción del empleo

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£16.00 Per Hour(mileage expenses: first 10.000 miles per miles 0.45pence miles, after it will be 0.25 pence per mile)

Working Hours:

35 hours per week

Location:

Kent

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Job Category:

Catering Management

Package Description

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

• £16.00 Per Hour(mileage expenses: first 10.000 miles per miles 0.45pence miles, after it will be 0.25 pence per mile)
• 35hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 2.30pm
• Term Time only(39week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**
• This position requires and Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSEDRetention BONUSfor all attached mobile roles–£200on successful completion of 12 week probation, further£300after 52 weeks comple

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

Job Introduction

Mobile Cook Manager – Kent & South East London

£16.00 per hour | 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only

Working hours: 7:30am–2:30pm

Areas covered: Kent, South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford.

Love cooking? Ready for a role that offers a better work-life balance?

And the best part? Enjoy a great work-life balance!

Monday to Friday working – no weekends!

School holidays off.

Christmas and public holidays off.

35 hours per week.

Term-time contract, with pay spread evenly over 12 months.

Additional retention bonus of up to £500!

Join Sodexo and become part of a supportive team where your skills are valued, your contribution matters and you have the opportunity to make a real difference.

What you do

Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of school catering operations across different sites.

Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.

Preparing and overseeing the production of fresh, high-quality meals on a large scale.

Managing food ordering, replenishment, stock control and kitchen resources.

Monitoring labour, food and operational costs to ensure budgets are maintained.

Creating and developing menus that meet the needs of pupils and school staff.

Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.

Carrying out regular kitchen audits and ensuring all food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed.

Supporting and training colleagues, helping them develop their skills and confidence.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, confident in the kitchen and enjoys leading and supporting a team.

You’ll ideally have:

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential, as travel between school sites is required).

Experience cooking on a large scale, ideally catering for between 100 and 1,300 pupils.

Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef, Cook Manager or in a similar catering environment.

Experience supervising, managing or supporting a kitchen team.

Experience working with fresh ingredients and produce.

Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety procedures.

The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and adapt to different kitchen environments.

A positive attitude, professional approach and the ability to lead by example.

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Don't have all the qualifications? If you have at least one year's hands-on cooking experience, we can provide training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

What's in it for you?

At Sodexo, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and providing opportunities to grow.

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you'll benefit from:

Pay and rewards

£16.00 per hour.

35 hours per week.

Mileage reimbursement: £0.45 per mile for the first 10,000 miles and £0.25 per mile thereafter.

£200 retention bonus upon successful completion of your 12-week probation.

A further £300 retention bonus after 52 weeks of service.

All eligible business travel expenses reimbursed.

Work-life balance

Monday to Friday working.

7:30am–2:30pm.

Term-time only (39 working weeks per year).

Pay spread evenly over 52 weeks, meaning you'll receive a consistent monthly salary throughout the year.

School holidays and public holidays off, including Christmas!

Additional benefits

Employee Assistance Programme, including access to financial and legal advice.

24-hour virtual GP access and health and wellbeing support.

Sodexo Discounts Scheme, with savings for you, friends and family.

Access to the Salary Finance Platform.

Sodexo Retirement Plan.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Career development, training and progression opportunities.

Full protective uniform provided.

Your next opportunity starts here!

If you're an experienced Cook or Chef who enjoys leading a team, loves working with fresh food and wants a role that offers genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role involves travelling between school sites, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Sodexo and its clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment screening, including references and DBS checks where applicable.

Equated pay: Your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay are spread over 12 months, meaning you receive equal monthly payments throughout the year, including during school closure periods.

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.