Mobile School Kitchen Manager: Lead Teams & Fresh Meals

Sodexo; Ilford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Retention bonus

Term-time contract

Uniform provided

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef to lead school catering across multiple sites in the Kent and South East London area. You will oversee production of fresh meals for 100–1,300 pupils, manage stock, and drive menus while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service.

The role requires driving between sites, a passion for food, and ability to lead by example. NVQ2 or equivalent and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate are required; on-site, term-time schedule with 35

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day running of school catering across sites.
• Lead, motivate and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
• Produce fresh, high-quality meals at scale and manage stock and orders.
• Monitor costs to ensure budgets are met and menus meet pupil needs.
• Carry out kitchen audits and ensure food safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef to lead school catering across multiple sites in the Kent and South East London area. You will oversee production of fresh meals for 100–1,300 pupils, manage stock, and drive menus while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service.

The role requires driving between sites, a passion for food, and ability to lead by example. NVQ2 or equivalent and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate are required; on-site, term-time schedule with 35