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Cook Manager

Impact Food Group, Fareham

Cook Manager

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Impact Food Group, Fareham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 21 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 34470c93859b4b4cbe53c18b243ab283

Location ref: Fareham

Full Job Description

As a Cook Manager, you'll lead a friendly kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals to students each day. This is a hands-on management role, where you'll oversee the kitchen, support your team, and ensure smooth service. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
  • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school
  • Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
  • Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders
  • Ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently

    We're looking for an experienced Cook/Chef Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for food.
  • Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
  • Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food
  • Strong people management and team leadership skills
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
  • Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
    • If you're enthusiastic about cooking and leading a team to deliver quality food, we want to hear from you. What's in it for you?

    Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

    This role offers an excellent work-life balance:
  • Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
  • All school holidays off
  • Free meal on shift and provided uniform
    • Plus:
  • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
  • Access to free qualifications
  • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
  • Monthly team incentives, including chances to win shopping vouchers
    • You'll also have the chance to help children explore healthy eating and build positive food habits that last a lifetime. Next steps If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/cook-manager-127004823
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