Cook Manager

About the role

As Cook Manager for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at Banstead Community Junior School, The Horseshoe, Banstead SM7 2BQ, you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for your school’s kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. As well as this, you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off… including Christmas! Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and be part of something greater.

What you do:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food safety Certificate. A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer:

Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app.
• The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Discounts Scheme.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Key benefits

• Advice and guidance
• Pension Plan
• Wellbeing support
• Generous leave
• Discounts and savings
• Virtual GP

Additional details

Salary: £15.00 per hour. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm, Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks). Location: Banstead, United Kingdom, SM7 2BQ.