Job Title
Cook Manager
School Location
Rushall Primary School & Oakwood School, Pelsall Lane, WS4
Working Days
Monday to Friday
Shift & Working Hours
8am-3.30pm (35 hours per week)
Working Weeks
39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Pay Details
£22,575 per annum
What you will be doing
As a Cook Manager, you’ll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands‑on management role, where you’ll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service.
Responsibilities
* Managing the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
* Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
* Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
* Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
* Liaising directly with on‑site clients and stakeholders
* Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently
What we are looking for
We’re looking for an experienced Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food.
Qualifications and experience
* Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments
* Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal foodStrong people‑management and team leadership skills
* Good organisational and communication skills
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
* Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
Benefits
* Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
* All school holidays off
* Free meal on shift and provided uniform
* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
* Access to free qualifications
* Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
* Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers
Commitment to safeguarding
IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.
Equal opportunities
We are a committed equal opportunities employer – if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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