School Kitchen Manager: Lead Fresh Seasonal Meals Term-Time

Impact Food Group; Banstead; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Provided uniform

Training opportunities

Career progression

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group in England is recruiting a Cook Manager for a school kitchen near Chipstead, Surrey CR5. Working days are Monday to Friday, with 8am–2pm shifts (30 hours per week) across 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days). You will lead a kitchen team to prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and oversee service. The role offers daytime hours and opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering.
• Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal meals for large groups.
• Strong people management and team leadership abilities.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive hands-on approach with high standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food hygiene & safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Impact Food Group in England is recruiting a Cook Manager for a school kitchen near Chipstead, Surrey CR5. Working days are Monday to Friday, with 8am–2pm shifts (30 hours per week) across 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days). You will lead a kitchen team to prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and oversee service. The role offers daytime hours and opportunities for training and progression.