Job title: Cook Manager School catering
Location: Rickmansworth
Salary: £13.95 per hour (£17,503.90 per year)
As a Cook Manager, you will play a key role in leading the kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of fresh, nutritious meals alongside excellent service each day. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards while creating a positive and supportive kitchen environment.
Key responsibility
Prepare daily menus using provided recipes, including accommodating special dietary and allergen requirements
Maintain strict compliance with food hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety regulations
Manage stock levels, oversee ordering, and control kitchen budgets effectively
Lead, motivate, and support your team to ensure high performance and ongoing development
Build strong working relationships with school staff, pupils, and the wider community
DBS check ideal
About You:
Previous experience in school catering or a similar catering environment, with a passion for fresh, high-quality food
Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (additional training can be provided if required)
Good knowledge of kitchen health & safety and food safety standards
Proactive and organised, with the ability to take initiative and lead a team confidently
Enthusiastic about personal development and making a positive contribution within a school setting
Whats on offer:
£13.95 per hour
27.5 hours per week
Term time only offering an excellent work life balance
Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development