Cook Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 2:30pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Salary: £13.54 Per Hour | £21,150.00 Per Annum
Job ID: 7668
What you’ll be serving up…
Create and deliver fresh, nutritious meals (up to 160 covers per day) that impact students’ wellbeing, focus and daily experience
Lead, manage, and motivate our talented catering team of 2
Take full ownership of the catering operation, ensuring a smooth and efficient service
Manage stock, ordering, and budgets effectively to meet operational targets
Champion compliance, leading on food safety, hygiene and quality standards
The ingredients you'll bring...
A passion for delivering high-quality meals and a consistent service
Proven experience in a Cook Manager type role
Experience within an Education Catering Operation is advantageous
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support your team
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities, with confidence in running the catering operation efficiently
Sound knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage, budgets, stock and catering performance