Rochester
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. \n\n Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Cook Manager \n\n School Location: Hundred a Hoo Primary School, ME3 \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm 37.5 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) \n\n Pay Details: £22,881.37 per Annum \n\nWhat will I be doing?\n\n 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. \n\n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n\n\t • Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen\n\t, • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team\n\t, • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals for the school\n\t, • Planning menus, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards\n\t, • Liaising directly with onsite clients and stakeholders\n\t, • Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments\n\t, • Skilled in preparing fresh, seasonal food\n\t, • Strong people management and team leadership skills\n\t, • Good organisational and communication skills\n\t, • A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining high standards\n\t, • Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends\n\t, • All school holidays off\n\t, • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression\n\t, • Access to free qualifications\n\t, • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers\n\t \n\n IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. \n\n We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Tollgate Lane, ME2 4TG, Rochester
