School Kitchen Manager – Day Shifts & Term-Time

Impact Food Group; Baildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Staff discount across 850+ retailers

Training and career progression

Access to free qualifications

Monthly team incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager for Menston Primary School. You will lead a kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for students.

Working hours are 7.30am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time plus inset days (39 weeks). Salary is £19,565 per annum, with opportunities for development and ongoing training across IFG’s school catering brands.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals for the school.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and ensure hygiene compliance.
• Liaise with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Kitchen management

People leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager for Menston Primary School. You will lead a kitchen team, oversee daily operations, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for students.

Working hours are 7.30am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time plus inset days (39 weeks). Salary is £19,565 per annum, with opportunities for development and ongoing training across IFG’s school catering brands.