Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Oasis Academy Oldham,Victoria Inn, Hollins Rd, Oldham, OL8 4JZ
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 7:30am - 2:30pm
Contract:Term Time Only – 39 weeks, Permanent, Full Time

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Kitchen Manager for Sodexo, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage day-to-day catering operations, including food preparation, service, and kitchen organisation
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high performance and standards
• Control labour, food, and stock costs, ensuring operations stay within budget
• Plan and develop menus in line with customer needs and company standards
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard
• Deliver efficient, friendly customer service and support front-of-house during busy periods
• Maintain strict food hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times
• Monitor deliveries, check temperatures, and complete all required documentation
• Conduct routine checks and audits to ensure compliance with company procedures
• Keep kitchen and service areas clean, organised, and fully stocked
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues where possible
• Support special events and provide cover during staff shortages
• Carry out additional duties as required by management

What You Bring:

Essential

• Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students)

• Experience following recipes in a professional kitchen

• Prior staff supervision or line management experience

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce and ingredient preparation

• Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment

• Positive leadership, professionalism, and a passion for food

• Hold basic food handling certifications, including:

  • NVQ Level 2

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• No unsociable hours

  and public holidays off—including Christmas!

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note:

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

File Downloads

• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
• MANAGERS JOB DESCRIPTION.doc