School Cook Manager - Hackbridge Corner 30hpw - Term Time Only

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a School Cook Manager in London to manage the kitchen and inspire the team. Key responsibilities include menu preparation, ensuring food safety standards, and managing budgets. This role offers £14.19 per hour for 30 hours per week, term time only, with benefits like professional development opportunities and a discount scheme.

Benefits

Recommend a Friend bonus

Learning opportunities

VIVUP discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in educational catering or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• Eager to learn and grow within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire kitchen team to deliver nutritious meals.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee stock control and budget management.

Skills

Team management

Food hygiene

Budget management

Communication

Initiative

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

Job description

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.

• 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.
• Experience in educational catering or similar environment and a passion for working with fresh, quality ingredients.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification, with further training available if needed.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• A self-starter who can take initiative, drive results, and motivate and develop your team.
• Eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact in the school community.
• 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. Join our dedicated team at HCL and help us deliver healthy, nutritious meals that make a real difference every day! £14.19 per hour (£18,725 per annum).
• 30 hours per week.
• Term time only (great work‑life balance).
• Other HCL benefits:
  • Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
  • Learning opportunities for personal and professional development within the company.
  • VIVUP discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.