Cook Manager

Looking for a term time catering role? We are looking for a Cook Manager to be based at Furzeham Primary and Nursery School to oversee our in-house catering operation (Thinking Food). The successful candidate will oversee the preparation of meals and the dining hall / catering facilities, food services and the purchasing of food/catering equipment. The Cook Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting the catering team, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, customer service and operational performance, whilst promoting healthy eating and maximising meal uptake. They will also ensure that the kitchen is fully compliant within parameters of Health & Safety, Hygiene, Food Safety and policies and procedures at all times. Together with the Catering Assurance Lead, you will support the delivery of external catering services including to local schools as part of growing Thinking Food. Our Cook Manager will ideally have experience in managing similar size operations as they will be responsible for managing food, consumable and cleaning product ordering in accordance with approved suppliers and budget requirements. We would love to hear from you if you have relevant experience within the catering industry and are looking for a role Monday-Friday, term-time only.