School Kitchen Manager: Lead Fresh Meals (Term Time)

Impact Food Group; Romford; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Training and development

Career progression

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group in Romford is seeking a hands-on Cook Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team at Benhurst Primary School, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. You will manage the kitchen operations, support your team, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety during term-time service, with 39 weeks per year and a 7am–3pm schedule.

The role benefits from daytime hours, no evenings, and opportunities for training and progression, plus a free meal on shift and staff

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

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Team motivation

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group in Romford is seeking a hands-on Cook Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team at Benhurst Primary School, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. You will manage the kitchen operations, support your team, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety during term-time service, with 39 weeks per year and a 7am–3pm schedule.

The role benefits from daytime hours, no evenings, and opportunities for training and progression, plus a free meal on shift and staff