School Kitchen Manager: Fresh Meals, Daytime Hours

Impact Food Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

All school holidays off

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Training and development opportunities

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Monthly team incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group in England is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team at Cherry Orchard Primary School. You’ll oversee the kitchen, support your staff, and ensure smooth service of fresh, seasonal meals to students each day.

This is a hands-on management role with daytime hours (7.30am-3pm), term-time weeks, and the opportunity to develop catering skills, plan menus, manage stock, and uphold high food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous 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.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
• Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
• Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders
• Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on management

Job description

Impact Food Group in England is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team at Cherry Orchard Primary School. You’ll oversee the kitchen, support your staff, and ensure smooth service of fresh, seasonal meals to students each day.

This is a hands-on management role with daytime hours (7.30am-3pm), term-time weeks, and the opportunity to develop catering skills, plan menus, manage stock, and uphold high food hygiene standards.