School Kitchen Manager | Term-Time, Training & Growth

Norse Group; Aylsham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Norse Catering is recruiting a Cook Manager for St Michaels Primary School in the United Kingdom. You will lead the kitchen team, plan, cook and serve lunches, ensuring excellent service within a term-time, pro-rata arrangement.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, budgeting skills and a passion for customer service, with support from central teams for menus, dietary needs and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen with an organised approach.
• Passion for customer service and strong communication.
• Ability to work within budget and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school kitchen team; plan, cook and serve lunches.
• Oversee food safety, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Utilise menu cycles, diet requirements and promotional posters; manage supplies.
• Use the kitchen management tablet to access the system and minimise paperwork.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Kitchen management system

Job description

Norse Catering is recruiting a Cook Manager for St Michaels Primary School in the United Kingdom. You will lead the kitchen team, plan, cook and serve lunches, ensuring excellent service within a term-time, pro-rata arrangement.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, budgeting skills and a passion for customer service, with support from central teams for menus, dietary needs and promotional materials.