School Cook

Location: Various schools
Working hours: 25-30 hours per week
Working days: Monday - Friday
Pay rate: £18 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Permanent opportunities available
Working pattern: Part-time

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable School Cooks to work within a number of school kitchens.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals with previous kitchen experience who can confidently prepare and cook meals in a busy catering environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience in school catering, restaurants, cafés, hotels, care homes or other commercial kitchen settings who are looking for a part-time, Monday to Friday opportunity.

The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving meals in line with daily menus.

• Ensuring food is prepared to a high standard and served on time.

• Following food hygiene, health and safety regulations.

• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised kitchen environment.

• Monitoring food stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies.

• Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely.

• Catering for different dietary requirements and food allergies.

• Supporting with menu preparation and meal planning where required.

• Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants when necessary.

• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen is essential.

• Good food preparation and cooking skills.

• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures.

• The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• A positive, flexible and reliable approach to work.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and a passion for food.

Previous school-based catering experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

We would welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in school catering, restaurants, hotels, cafés, care homes, healthcare catering and other commercial kitchen environments.

Essential Requirements

• Previous professional kitchen or catering experience.

• A relevant Food Hygiene qualification (Level 2 desirable).

• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required, with the appropriate children's workforce check and barred list check where applicable to the role.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Part-time position.

• 25-30 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday working pattern.

• £18 per hour.

• No weekend working required as part of the standard working pattern.

• Opportunity to work within a school environment.

Interested?

If you are an experienced cook or catering professional looking for a new part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for upcoming School Cook opportunities!