School Catering Manager / Cook

This School Catering Manager / Cook role is located in Birmingham and involves overseeing kitchen operations across multiple school sites.

Working Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 2:00pm, you will manage meal preparation, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and coordinate with school staff. The contract is temporary, beginning in September, with weekly wages ranging from £16.25 to £16.50 per hour.

We are seeking friendly, reliable, enthusiastic and experienced School Cooks to support a variety of school sites throughout Birmingham on a temporary basis for the upcoming academic year.

About the Role

As a School Cook, you will play a key role in preparing and cooking nutritious, high quality meals for pupils and staff while supporting the efficient operation of busy school kitchens.

Typical Duties

• Preparing and cooking meals in accordance with school menus and nutritional guidelines
• Managing food preparation and ensuring meals are served on time
• Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation standards
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen compliance
• Assisting with stock rotation, stock control and ordering requirements
• Supporting and working alongside catering assistants and kitchen staff
• Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard

What We Offer

• Competitive pay from £16.25 per hour (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday daytime shifts
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• School friendly working hours, offering excellent work life balance
• Opportunities to work across a variety of educational settings
• Potential for regular and ongoing assignments throughout the academic year

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a School Cook, Chef, Cook Supervisor, Chef Manager, Sous Chef or a similar catering role
• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a high volume catering environment
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Food Allergen Awareness Certificate (training can be provided)
• Safeguarding Training (training can be provided)
• Enhanced DBS certificate (we can process)
• Good knowledge of food hygiene regulations and allergen management
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
• A positive attitude with excellent organisational and time management skills

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre employment checks.