Term-Time School Kitchen Manager

Sodexo; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Discount scheme

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Volunteering

Flexible environment

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook Manager for St Gregory Catholic Primary School, Smethwick. You will oversee all aspects of the school's kitchen operations, including food preparation, service standards, cost control, and staff supervision, to ensure high-quality meals for pupils.

Work pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term-time (39 weeks) with equated pay spread over 12 months. You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, and uphold health and safety standards while enjoying a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in school/kitchen setting.
• Experience supervising staff and leading a team.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Food safety

Health & safety

Leadership

Time management

Professional demeanor

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety

1 year hands-on cooking

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook Manager for St Gregory Catholic Primary School, Smethwick. You will oversee all aspects of the school's kitchen operations, including food preparation, service standards, cost control, and staff supervision, to ensure high-quality meals for pupils.

Work pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term-time (39 weeks) with equated pay spread over 12 months. You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, and uphold health and safety standards while enjoying a supportive,