Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of Englands fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.
The role
Job Title: Cook Manager
School Location: Hundred a Hoo Primary School, ME3
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm 37.5 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Pay Details: £28,275.00 per Annum
What will I be doing? As a Cook Manager, youll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where youll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service.
Your responsibilities will include:
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 onsite clients and stakeholders
Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently
Were not in the business of making school foodwere here to make great food, and thats why our customers love us.
What are we looking for? Were looking for an experienced Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food.
Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food
Strong 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
If youre enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you.
Whats in it for you? This role offers an excellent work-life balance:
Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
Free meal on shift and provided uniform
Plus:
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
Youll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime.
Next steps If this sounds like the right role for you, wed love to hear from you!
Please note: An interview, trade test & kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.
IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and childrens barred list check, which IFG will pay for.
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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