School Kitchen Manager: Lead Team & Nutritious Meals

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; Baldock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a school kitchen, ensuring high standards of nutrition, hygiene, and service. You will manage the team, oversee budgets, and maintain HACCP records to support a safe dining environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to delivering fresh meals in a fast-paced environment. Experience in school catering and Food Hygiene Level 2 is essential.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate required.
• NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable.
• Experience leading a catering team in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community.
• Maintain HACCP records, temperature checks, audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Time management

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a school kitchen, ensuring high standards of nutrition, hygiene, and service. You will manage the team, oversee budgets, and maintain HACCP records to support a safe dining environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to delivering fresh meals in a fast-paced environment. Experience in school catering and Food Hygiene Level 2 is essential.