Cook Manager

Join to apply for the Cook Manager role at Sodexo. As Cook Manager at Sodexo for Derwent School, located at Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BA, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations and kitchen finances for the school. You will ensure the highest food and service standards and inspire a vibrant environment. You will not work unsociable hours and will get public holidays off, including Christmas. What You Do Manage the replenishment of food and 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 under your control. Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students. Manage creation and development of menus. Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed. What You Bring Expertise cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100–1300 students. Experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting. Previous staff supervision or line management experience. Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients. Adherence to health and safety procedures. Ability to work under pressure and amidst tight deadlines in a busy kitchen. Professional, leading by example and with a positive outlook. Basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2 Level 2 Food safety Certificate Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on cooking, training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety. What We Offer Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme offering legal, financial, work‑related and personal support, including bereavement. Free health and wellbeing app with rewards for healthy lifestyle; includes 24‑hr virtual GP and other services. Sodexo Discounts Scheme, 24/7 access (also for friends and family) and prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform. Membership of Sodexo Retirement Plan. Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo. Learning and development tools to grow career at Sodexo. Cycle to Work Scheme to contribute to the environment and stay fit. Volunteering Opportunities to support charities in community. Flexible and dynamic work environment. Competitive compensation. Full training and protective uniform supplied. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles may require screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications is received. Package Description £15 per hour 35 hours per week Working pattern: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–3 PM Term time only (39 week contract paid over 52 weeks) *Equated pay is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of only during school closures. You will be paid equal amounts each month. Further information provided at interview stage.* About the Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for everyone. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through a unique combination of on‑site food, facilities management, benefits & rewards and personal & home services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage employees to engage with Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. A Disability Confident interview scheme is available for those who meet the minimum selection criteria. Click Here to read more about how we promote an inclusive culture. Attached Documents HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf Employment Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Facilities Services #J-18808-Ljbffr