School Cook Manager Harston and Newton 27½hpw

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team in a role that goes beyond just cooking. As a School Cook Manager, you'll prepare meals, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure the highest standards of food safety. This position offers flexible term-time working, a competitive salary, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within an established educational catering company. You'll be part of a mission to create outstanding dining experiences for students, fostering a positive environment while leading a dedicated team. Don't miss the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners!

Benefits

£1,000 Joining Bonus

Recommend a Friend scheme

Term time flexible working

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Career growth opportunities

Discount scheme for various services

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience required.
• Food hygiene level 2 preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Hygiene Level 2

Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Time Management

Tools

IT Systems

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

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

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay: £13.63 per hour (£16,492 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 27.5 hours per week
• Location: Harston & Newton, Cambridge

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 scheme (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)