Mobile School Kitchen Manager: Lead Large-Scale Cooking - Term-Time

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance

Retirement Plan

Death in Service

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and uniform provided

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Mobile Cook Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen in the Kent area, including South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford.

You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, control costs, ensure high standards and safe practices, and travel between sites with a full UK driving licence. The role offers term-time hours, paid holidays and benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required and own vehicle; travel to different site may be required.
• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a similar setting.
• Previous staff supervision or line-management experience.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Basic food handling certifications: NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food Safety; hands-on cooking and training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and dismantling of work areas at end of service.
• Develop, mentor, train and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the full catering operation, including labour, food and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniform standards of food and service for staff, visitors and students.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Health & safety procedures

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo Group is seeking a Mobile Cook Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen in the Kent area, including South East London, Medway, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Ashford.

You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, control costs, ensure high standards and safe practices, and travel between sites with a full UK driving licence. The role offers term-time hours, paid holidays and benefits.