Cook Supervisor

Job Introduction

 Job Opportunity: Cook Supervisor – Sodexo @ Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon 
 Location: Lydiard Park Academy, 10 Babington Park, Swindon, SN5 6HN
 Pay: £13.35 per hour
⏰ Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 14:00 | Term Time Only
Enjoy all public holidays off – including Christmas!

Do you have a passion for great food and team leadership? Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant school environment? Join Sodexo and help us raise the standard of school catering at Lydiard Park Academy!

As Cook Supervisor, you’ll lead the kitchen team and oversee all aspects of food service and operations. From creating delicious menus to managing kitchen finances, your skills and leadership will help deliver one of the region’s best school dining experiences – all while enjoying work-life balance and meaningful impact.

️ What You’ll Do:

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, food service, and hygiene standards.

• Manage catering costs including food, labour, and stock.

• Plan and develop nutritious, appealing menus for students and staff.

• Train, support, and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

• Maintain consistency in food quality and customer service across the board.

• Lead with positivity and professionalism – you’ll be the team’s go-to.

‍ What You’ll Bring:

• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students).

• Familiarity with following recipes and working with fresh produce.

• Previous experience in supervising or managing kitchen staff.

• Strong understanding of food safety and health procedures.

• Ability to stay calm and lead effectively under pressure.

• A proactive, can-do attitude and positive leadership style.

• Qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
    (Training on Food Hygiene, Health & Safety will be provided)

What We Offer:

• No unsociable hours and term-time working only.

• Full training and protective uniform provided.

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.

• 24/7 virtual GP and rewards via wellbeing app.

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial & personal support.

• Sodexo Discounts Scheme – deals for you, your family & friends.

• Retirement Plan & Death in Service benefit.

• Professional development and learning opportunities.

• Cycle to Work Scheme & Volunteering opportunities.

• A supportive, flexible, and inclusive team culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply now and make your mark at Lydiard Park Academy.
Help shape the future of school dining – and your career – with Sodexo.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Some roles may require enhanced background checks, including DBS or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications – apply today!

Package Description

“For a job that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential”

• £13.35 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday 07:30 -14:00
• Term Time only 

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.