A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cook Manager to take full ownership of a busy, rewarding school kitchen where quality, care, and leadership make a genuine difference every day. This Cook Manager role offers the chance to step into a position where your culinary expertise and leadership directly shape the daily experience of children, ensuring they receive fresh, nutritious meals in a positive and welcoming environment. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, including term-time working and no late evenings or weekends, this is a role that supports both professional pride and personal wellbeing while working as a Cook Manager.
In this Cook Manager position, you will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, taking responsibility for food preparation, service delivery, and overall team coordination. The role provides the opportunity to guide and support a small team, helping to build confidence, consistency, and high standards across all areas of service. As a Cook Manager, you will oversee ordering, stock control, budgeting, and compliance, while ensuring food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards are consistently maintained. This is a position well suited to someone who enjoys bringing structure and calm to a fast-paced environment, while taking pride in delivering excellent food and service within an educational setting.
What makes this opportunity even more rewarding:
£17,125 per annum (£14.15 per hour)
£1,000 joining bonus (T&Cs apply)
Term-time only working pattern with school holidays off
No weekends or late evenings, supporting genuine work-life balance
My client is a well-established and trusted provider of school catering services, delivering millions of meals each year across education settings. Their reputation is built on quality, safeguarding, and a genuine commitment to supporting school communities. As a Cook Manager, you will be joining a supportive organisation where safeguarding is central, staff are valued, and teams are encouraged to grow and thrive within a positive and professional culture.
If this Cook Manager opportunity feels like the right next step, apply today and take the chance to lead a kitchen where your skills, leadership, and passion for great food can truly shine
Salary description
£16500.00 - £17000.00 per year