Term-Time School Kitchen Manager (Mon-Fri)

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Brixham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Cook Manager for Furzeham Primary and Nursery School to lead our in-house catering team (Thinking Food), oversee meal preparation, dining hall operations, and supplier purchasing. You will drive high standards of food safety and customer service while promoting healthy eating.

You will manage inventory, budget compliance, and ordering, working Monday to Friday during term time, with scope to support external catering for local schools as Thinking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing similar size catering operations.
• Knowledge of health & safety, hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Ability to manage food, consumables and cleaning product ordering within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house catering operation (Thinking Food) and dining hall facilities.
• Lead and support the catering team, ensuring high standards of service and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene and Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Support external catering services as part of Thinking Food expansion.

Skills

Catering management

Food safety standards

Budget management

Team leadership

Tools

Stock control software

Job description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Cook Manager for Furzeham Primary and Nursery School to lead our in-house catering team (Thinking Food), oversee meal preparation, dining hall operations, and supplier purchasing. You will drive high standards of food safety and customer service while promoting healthy eating.

You will manage inventory, budget compliance, and ordering, working Monday to Friday during term time, with scope to support external catering for local schools as Thinking