School Kitchen Lead & Chef Manager

Sodexo; Brompton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Cook Manager for Barnsole Primary School. You will manage all aspects of the school's kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food service and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking for large groups, ideally between 100 to 1300 students, and have certifications in food safety. This role offers a supportive work environment with competitive pay, along with various employee benefits including training, flexible hours, and holidays off.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Experienced in cooking for large groups of 100 to 1300 students.
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen setting.
• Experience with staff management or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations.
• Manage food replenishment and service areas.
• Develop and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Large scale cooking expertise

Recipe adherence

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health and safety adherence

Ability to work under pressure

Positive leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

A leading food services company is seeking a Cook Manager for Barnsole Primary School. You will manage all aspects of the school's kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food service and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience cooking for large groups, ideally between 100 to 1300 students, and have certifications in food safety. This role offers a supportive work environment with competitive pay, along with various employee benefits including training, flexible hours, and holidays off.