School Kitchen Leader: Daytime, Term-Time Role

Impact Food Group; Bramhope; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

No evenings/weekends

School holidays off

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Staff discount across retailers

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is hiring a Cook Manager at Bramhope Primary School in Leeds to lead a kitchen team and deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students.

This hands-on management role runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during 39 term-time weeks per year, with daytime hours and no evenings.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of food hygiene, team development, and effective liaison with on-site clients, while offering a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering.
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal meals.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Good organisation and clear communication.
• Hands-on approach with high standards.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals for students.
• Plan menus, manage stock and ensure food safety compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Kitchen management

Seasonal cooking

People management

Organisational skills

Communication

Food hygiene

Job description

Impact Food Group is hiring a Cook Manager at Bramhope Primary School in Leeds to lead a kitchen team and deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students.

This hands-on management role runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during 39 term-time weeks per year, with daytime hours and no evenings.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of food hygiene, team development, and effective liaison with on-site clients, while offering a strong work-life balance.