Mobile School Kitchen Manager – Term-Time, Mon-Fri

Sodexo; Greater London; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Retention bonus

Term-time contract paid over 12 months

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Mobile Cook Manager to oversee school catering operations across Kent and South East London. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 2:30pm, term-time with pay spread over 12 months. Travel between sites is required and a full UK driving licence is essential.

The position offers mileage reimbursements and retention bonuses. You will lead kitchen teams, supervise food production for large numbers of pupils, and ensure high standards of hygiene, cost

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• If you have at least one year's hands-on cooking experience, we can provide training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Large-scale cooking

Kitchen team leadership

Food hygiene

Time management

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Mobile Cook Manager to oversee school catering operations across Kent and South East London. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 2:30pm, term-time with pay spread over 12 months. Travel between sites is required and a full UK driving licence is essential.

The position offers mileage reimbursements and retention bonuses. You will lead kitchen teams, supervise food production for large numbers of pupils, and ensure high standards of hygiene, cost