Cook Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Calverton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£21,070 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Cooking fresh seasonal ingredients Managing kitchen operations Team management Liaising with clients Due diligence adherence Food safety certification Primary school meal preparation Staff scheduling

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cook Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is seeking a Cook Manager for Lowes Wong Junior School in Calverton, Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week, term time) with a salary of £21,070 per annum.

Role Details

  • 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
  • Role: Managing a small team of 5 GAs and cooking primary meals for around 250 pupils

Your Background

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is 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.

We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us!

What’s in it for me?

  • Work close to home with daytime hours, weekends and evenings free
  • All school holidays off – great work-life balance
  • Free meal on shift and uniform provided
  • Place to grow and a career to be proud of
  • Free qualifications and career development opportunities
  • Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
  • Monthly opportunities for best teams to win shopping vouchers

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.

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