School Kitchen Manager: Fresh Meals, Daytime Hours, Term-Time

Impact Food Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager at Rushall Primary School & Oakwood School to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to students while maintaining high standards and smooth service.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7:30am–3pm), term-time plus inset days, with pay around £24,832.50 per annum. Daytime hours, free meal on shift, uniforms, and clear progression paths are offered.

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 high standards in service.
• Solid understanding 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 the school.
• Plan menus and manage stock.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Liaise with onsite clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Kitchen management

People management

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Planning menus

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Cook Manager at Rushall Primary School & Oakwood School to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to students while maintaining high standards and smooth service.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7:30am–3pm), term-time plus inset days, with pay around £24,832.50 per annum. Daytime hours, free meal on shift, uniforms, and clear progression paths are offered.