Mobile School Catering Manager - Lead Kitchens & Budgets

Sodexo; Amblecote; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee food and beverage operations and the financial performance across school kitchens. You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensure high quality food and service, and maintain standards while supporting a positive working environment.

The role offers a standard 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am-3pm, with term-time pattern and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food safety Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on cooking experience; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence may be required for travel between sites.
• Experience supervising staff and working with fresh produce.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and adhere to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, and train the kitchen team.
• Control catering operation including labour, food and stock costs.
• Manage and optimise all controllable costs.
• Ensure consistent food quality and service standards across staff, visitors and students.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.
• Travel between sites may be required with mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Large-scale cooking

Menu development

Training delivery

Health & safety compliance

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee food and beverage operations and the financial performance across school kitchens. You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensure high quality food and service, and maintain standards while supporting a positive working environment.

The role offers a standard 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am-3pm, with term-time pattern and travel between sites as needed.