Cook Manager

Job Overview

Position:
Cook Manager – Sodexo at Nishkam School West London, Syon Lane, London, Isleworth, TN7 5PN
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As Cook Manager for Sodexo you will oversee all aspects of the food and beverage operations as well as the finances for the school’s kitchen. You will ensure the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region.

• Manage the replenishment of food and the 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 that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to staff, visitors, and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

• Expertise in cooking on a large scale, serving 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.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
• Professional, leading by example with a positive outlook.
• Basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24‑hr virtual GP.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme for employees, spouses and children.
• Salary Finance Platform for financial insights.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering support.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

• Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, 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 in receipt of a high number of applications.
• Package: £21.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 7am–3.30pm, Term Time only (39 week working contract paid over 52 weeks). Equated pay is spread over 12 months to ensure equal monthly income.
• About the company:
  
  Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve the quality of life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day.
• Sodexo is an inclusive employer and a Disability‑Confident Leader, encouraging applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities.