School Cook Manager St Margaret of Clitherow 27½hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational catering company is seeking a School Cook Manager in Stevenage to oversee meal preparation and kitchen operations. This role offers a joining bonus and term-time flexibility, along with opportunities for professional development and growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £1,000

Term time flexible working

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial wellbeing program

Reward and recognition scheme

Career growth opportunities

Discount scheme for supermarkets and dining

Qualifications

• Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience.
• Food hygiene level 2 preferred.

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

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Hygiene

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22.06.2025

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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: £13.26 per hour (£16,049 per annum )
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 27.5 Hours per week

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 $ú 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 )