Overview
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 onsite clients and stakeholders
* Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently
Qualifications
* 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
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
About Impact Food Group
Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's 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.
Next Steps
If you're enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you.
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