Monday - Friday | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Full Time
Manchester, England, M9 4HH
£13.71 per hour
Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures
At Moston Lane Community Primary School, part of Taylor Shaw, we provide healthy, nutritious meals to schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness.
Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List, and two suitable references.
What you’ll be doing
As a Cook Manager you will proactively manage on‑site teams and be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high‑quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.
* Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications.
* Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high‑quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control. Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements.
* Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; manage staff rosters, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration.
* Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes, and record accurate data.
* Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records.
* Operational duties: Manage inventory ordering with the client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste, and support waste reduction.
What can you bring
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
* Proven team leader experience.
* Self‑motivated and able to work well unsupervised.
* Previous experience within catering is essential.
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks
* Free, tasty meals – Enjoy nutritious food on us while you work.
* Flexible working – including part‑time roles.
* Plenty of time to unwind – holidays that match the school calendar.
* Leave for life’s important moments – whether family, personal, or unexpected.
* Paid volunteering days – for causes you care about.
* Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities.
* Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
* Exclusive discounts – save on entertainment, leisure, and travel.
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