School Kitchen Assistant — Term-Time Hours

Sodexo Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app

Virtual GP 24/7

Colleague discounts

Retirement plan

Life assurance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo Group is hiring an Assistant Cook for a school site in Manchester. The role supports the Cook Manager, helping to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff.

The position offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with term-time only scheduling (39 weeks) and permanent, part-time terms. The pay is £13.85 per hour, with holidays and a balanced work-life structure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking experience in catering, hospitality, education, care or food service.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls consistently.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong team player with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with company standards.
• Support breakfast, breaktime, lunch and event catering as required.
• Work with fresh ingredients to create nutritious meals.
• Present food attractively and maintain high presentation standards.
• Follow recipes, portions, and menu specifications.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and storage.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to HACCP standards.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Adhere to food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Deliver excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Basic Food Handling Certification

Job description

Sodexo Group is hiring an Assistant Cook for a school site in Manchester. The role supports the Cook Manager, helping to prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff.

The position offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with term-time only scheduling (39 weeks) and permanent, part-time terms. The pay is £13.85 per hour, with holidays and a balanced work-life structure.