Cook Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Southwell
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Fresh seasonal cooking Volume cooking Kitchen management People management Client liaison Food safety & hygiene Team leadership Due diligence compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cook Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the Education Caterer of the Year, is hiring a Cook Manager for Lowes Wong Junior School in Southwell. The role offers a salary of £21,070 per annum, term-time working, and excellent benefits.

About the Company

Welcome to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One.

The Role

Job Title: Cook Manager
School Location: Lowes Wong Junior School, Southwell, NG23
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shifts & Working hours: 7am-2.30pm (35 hours per week)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Pay Details: £21,070 per Annum

Your Background

We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Cook/Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients.

As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to.

What’s in it for me?

  • Daytime hours with weekends and evenings free
  • All school holidays off
  • Free meal on shift and uniform provided
  • Opportunities for qualifications and career development
  • Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
  • Monthly shopping voucher incentives

Next Steps

If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role.

[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.

Additional Information

Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom NG24
Salary: £21,070 per year Great Benefits
Type: Permanent - Full-time
Posted: yesterday
Closing date: 16/06/2026
Job reference: ICMLOWES2001NEWANG24

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