School Catering Manager

Adecco; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a School Cook Manager for Horbury Junior Academy in Wakefield. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meals meet students' nutritional needs, and lead a dedicated team. This is a term-time only, permanent position offering competitive pay and a healthy work-life balance. Suitable candidates should have previous experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school kitchen.
• Ensure high-quality meals meet nutritional needs.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: School Cook Manager, Horbury Junior Academy

Hourly rate: £13.47 p/h
Location: Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Weekly Hours: 30
Start Date: 1 September 2025

As the School Cook Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen, ensuring the provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the students. Your expertise in cooking and your strong management skills will allow you to create a positive dining experience for the students while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn’t cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Join Mellors and contribute to the health and happiness of the students through the power of good food.

Mellors Mission

Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, and the ability to implement and maintain strict standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• To perform duties as directed by the Area Manager
• Conduct stock takes and ordering products via the online portal

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. Mellors is committed to being an inclusive employer. Thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you.

Inclusive Employment

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.