School Kitchen Manager - Term-Time, Flexible Hours

Sodexo Ltd; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full protective uniform supplied

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a kitchen supervisor for Ebbsfleet Green Primary School in Swanscombe. You will oversee all food and beverage operations, manage costs, and lead a kitchen team to deliver high quality meals for pupils.

The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant food service with a positive team culture, Monday–Friday, 7am–2pm, 35 hours/week during term time (39 weeks). The position offers 14.83 GBP/hour with 52-week pay and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• Cooking on a large scale for 100–1300 students.
• Experience following recipes in a school kitchen.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce.
• Adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Level 2 Food safety certificate.
• At least 1 year hands-on cooking; training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to staff, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Fresh produce handling

Health & safety

Food hygiene training

Leadership by example

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a kitchen supervisor for Ebbsfleet Green Primary School in Swanscombe. You will oversee all food and beverage operations, manage costs, and lead a kitchen team to deliver high quality meals for pupils.

The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant food service with a positive team culture, Monday–Friday, 7am–2pm, 35 hours/week during term time (39 weeks). The position offers 14.83 GBP/hour with 52-week pay and supportive benefits.