Cook Supervisor

Job Introduction

Cooking Supervisor - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Abbey Park School,Redhouse Way,Swindon,SN25 2ND

Salary: £14.03 per hour
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Term Time Only

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Cooking Supervisor 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:

• Prepare and present food in line with company standards, DRIVE recipes, and full allergen awareness prior to service
• Support the Catering Manager in leading the kitchen team and ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation
• Maintain compliance with all legal, food safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Assist in loading and replenishing service counters, ensuring sufficient stock throughout service while following style guides and current promotions
• Accept deliveries, check and record temperatures, and store items correctly in line with Safeguard procedures and management direction
• Carry out thorough cleaning of kitchen equipment and areas (including walls, floors, fixtures, and fittings) according to the cleaning rota
• Ensure all work areas and equipment are left clean, organised, and ready for use
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness in line with statutory and company requirements
• Respond promptly to incidents such as fire, theft, damaged goods, or unfit food, and report any irregularities
• Handle and report customer complaints, taking appropriate action where possible
• Assist with catering for special functions, including occasional work outside normal hours
• Support other local units when required, including providing cover during staff absences
• Participate in training, meetings, and development opportunities as requested (including travel if required)
• Stay engaged with best practices and company updates (e.g., internal platforms and communications)

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)

• Flexibility to support different sites, functions, and working hours when required
• Proactive attitude in handling issues, incidents, and customer feedback
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development

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.