Job Title: School Cook Manager, Morland Area C of E School
Hourly rate: £14.21 ph
Location: High Street, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3AT
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Weekly Hours: 27.5
Start Date: ASAP

As the School Cook Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen, ensuring the provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the students. Your expertise in cooking and your strong management skills will allow you to create a positive dining experience for the students while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn’t cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Join Mellors and contribute to the health and happiness of the students through the power of good food.

Mellors Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

The Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a school setting
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, and the ability to implement and maintain strict standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• To perform duties as directed by the Area Manager
• Conduct stock takes and ordering products via the online portal

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Next step:

Job Types: Permanent, Temporary
Contract length: 27.5 weeks

Pay: £14.21 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• Do you have previous catering experience within a school setting?

Work Location: In person