School Kitchen Manager: Fresh Meals, Team Leader

Hertfordshire Catering Limited T/A HCL; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in Hitchin is seeking a School Cook Manager to manage kitchen operations and deliver nutritious meals in a school environment. Responsibilities include menu preparation, ensuring food safety standards, stock management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, especially in educational settings. This term-time position emphasizes building strong relationships within the school community, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational catering or a similar environment required.
• Ability to cater for special dietary needs essential.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the menu using the recipes provided, including catering for special dietary needs.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards are always met.
• Stock control, place orders, and manage the budgets.
• Lead and support your team, helping them grow and do their best.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Menu preparation

Stock management

Job description

A leading educational catering service in Hitchin is seeking a School Cook Manager to manage kitchen operations and deliver nutritious meals in a school environment. Responsibilities include menu preparation, ensuring food safety standards, stock management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, especially in educational settings. This term-time position emphasizes building strong relationships within the school community, with a commitment to safeguarding children.