Senior School Kitchen Manager

Sodexo; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working environment

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook Manager at The Excel Academy, Milton Rd, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen, ensuring top quality food and service while fostering a positive team environment. Expect a predictable schedule with holidays off.

You will lead menu development, maintain standards, mentor staff and manage costs. Competitive benefits accompany role in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for 100–1300 students.
• Experience supervising staff and training.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and end-of-service dismantling.
• Develop, mentor and train kitchen team.
• Control catering operation including labour, food and stock costs.
• Manage and optimise all costs within control.
• Ensure consistent food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large scale cooking

Staff supervision

Health & safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food safety

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook Manager at The Excel Academy, Milton Rd, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school kitchen, ensuring top quality food and service while fostering a positive team environment. Expect a predictable schedule with holidays off.

You will lead menu development, maintain standards, mentor staff and manage costs. Competitive benefits accompany role in a supportive setting.