Cook Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
How you’ll make an impact:
Create and deliver fresh, nutritious meals (up to 135 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
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 1:30pm | 25 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only
Salary: £16,167.50 Per Annum | £14.50 Per Hour
Job ID: 6928
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
A passion for delivering high-quality food and service
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage, budgets, stock and catering performance