School Cook Manager Cunningham Hill Juniors 27½hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; St Albans; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational specialist caterer seeks a School Cook Manager for Cunningham Hill Juniors in St Albans. The role involves preparing meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a dynamic team with a focus on providing quality dining experiences and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

£1,000 Joining Bonus

Term time flexible working

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Recognitions and rewards

Career development opportunities

Discount scheme for various services

Qualifications

• Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience.
• Food hygiene level 2 (preferred).
• Able to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, including special dietary needs.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage stocktaking and ordering of supplies.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2

Team leadership

Catering experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Timekeeping

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School Cook Manager Cunningham Hill Juniors 27½hpw, Saint Albans

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

We offer a £1,000 Joining Bonus (T&C Apply)

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

Rate of Pay: £12.72 per hour (£15,391 per annum)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 27.5 hours per week

Location: St Albans

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, including catering for special dietary needs
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas
• Manage stocktaking and ordering of supplies
• Maintain and monitor budgets effectively
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Management System
• Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations
• Serve meals to students and staff
• Utilise IT systems for daily operations
• Foster positive relationships within the school community
• Motivate, develop, and support staff to reach their full potential
• Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience
• Have a positive attitude and be a great team player
• Able to lead and motivate a team
• Food hygiene level 2 (preferred)
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability

We offer

• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
• Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly will belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)