School Cook Manager Fairfield Park Ruskin Drive Primary

Hertfordshire Catering Limited T/A HCL; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in Hitchin is seeking a School Cook Manager to manage kitchen operations and deliver nutritious meals in a school environment. Responsibilities include menu preparation, ensuring food safety standards, stock management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, especially in educational settings. This term-time position emphasizes building strong relationships within the school community, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational catering or a similar environment required.
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs essential.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the menu using the recipes provided, including catering for special dietary needs.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards are always met.
• Stock control, place orders, and manage the budgets.
• Lead and support your team, helping them grow and do their best.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Menu preparation

Stock management

Job description

School Cook Manager - Fairfiled Park School 27.5hpw - Term Time Only.

As a School Cook Manager, you'll be at the heart of the kitchen, managing and inspiring your team to deliver fresh, tasty nutritious meals and outstanding service every day.

About us:

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.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be carried out by the company.

Responsibilities for a School Cook Manager:

• Prepare the menu using the recipes provided, including catering for special dietary needs
• Ensure food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards are always met
• Stock control, place orders, and manage the budgets
• Lead and support your team, helping them grow and do their best
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community

About you:

• Experience in educational catering or similar environment a...

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