Cook Manager
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Job Title: Cook Manager
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
Location: Adel Primary School, Leeds, LS16
Salary: £17,002.20 per annum
Type: Permanent, Part-time (30 hours/week, term time)
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) 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.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce.
The role…
- Job Title: Cook Manager
- School Location: Adel Primary School, Leeds, LS16
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Shifts & Working hours: 8am-2pm (30 hours per week)
- Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
- Pay Details: £17,002.20 per Annum
What will I be doing?
- 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
What are we looking for?
- 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
What’s in it for you?
- 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
Next steps
If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: An interview, trade test & kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.
Closing date: 17/06/2026
Job reference: HUTCMADEL0605
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