Job Description

Job Introduction
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Cook Manager - Harvington CofE First School, Evesham WR11 8NQ

Join a team where fresh ideas and great food truly make a difference.

At

Sodexo

, we're passionate about creating joyful mealtimes that fuel learning and community spirit. As the

Cook Manager

at

Harvington CofE First School (43 Village Street, Evesham WR11 8NQ)

, you'll take pride in leading a small, dedicated kitchen team to deliver fresh, nutritious meals that make every school day better.


You'll run the day-to-day catering operations, manage budgets, and develop your team -- all while ensuring top-notch food quality, safety, and service standards.


This is your chance to bring your love for cooking and leadership together in a role where you can make a real impact, every single day.

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What You'll Do

Lead and inspire your kitchen team, creating a positive and efficient working environment. Plan menus that are healthy, tasty, and aligned with Sodexo standards. Manage food orders, deliveries, stock, and budgets effectively. Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service. Ensure all health, safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations are met. Build and maintain strong relationships with school staff and Sodexo teams. Conduct regular audits and maintain records to meet compliance and quality standards. Monitor financial performance and manage costs, including labour and stock. Support, train, and develop your team to help them thrive.
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What You Bring

Proven experience cooking for large groups (100-1300 pupils). Experience managing or supervising a catering team. Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure. A passion for fresh ingredients and creating quality meals. Professionalism, reliability, and a positive "can-do" attitude. Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications:

+ NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Food Preparation/Catering
+ Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
+ A minimum of 1 year's hands-on cooking experience

(Additional training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided)

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What We Offer

Working with

Sodexo

is more than just a job -- it's a chance to belong to something greater. You'll be part of a supportive team that values you as an individual and helps you grow in your own way.

Flexible and supportive working environment Competitive pay and benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing resources, including: + Employee Assistance Programme (with legal, financial, and emotional support)
+ Free wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access and healthy lifestyle rewards
Sodexo Discounts Scheme - great deals for you, friends, and family Cycle to Work Scheme Sodexo Retirement Plan & Life Assurance Volunteering opportunities to support your community Full training and uniform provided
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Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today to join

Sodexo

as a

Cook Manager

and help us make a real difference in the lives of students and staff at

Harvington CofE First School

.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All roles will require appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or Disclosure Scotland.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.


About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.


We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.


We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.


Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.


Package Description

"For a job that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential"

15

per hour

30

hours per week

Working pattern: Monday - Friday (8am - 2pm)

Term Time only

(39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)*

Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.