School Chef

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated School Chef to join our Catering team.Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.About the Role: Based at Endeavour Sherbrook Arnold, NG5 6AT, you will be working 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, 39.2 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in preparing and serving high quality school meals while supporting the smooth day to day operation of the kitchen.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing and serving nutritious meals in line with menu specificationsSupporting the daily operation of the kitchen and maintaining service standardsWorking closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering serviceFollowing food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety requirementsAssisting with stock control and helping to minimise wasteCompleting records in line with company proceduresMaintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchenWho are we looking for?Experience working within a catering environmentExcellent customer service and communication skillsA reliable team player with a positive attitudeThe ability to organise workloads and work efficiently under pressureA flexible approach to workA commitment to delivering excellent food and service standardsWhat You'll BringStrong organisational and time management skillsKnowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety practicesThe ability to work effectively as part of a teamAttention to detail and a passion for quality food serviceApply Today If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, which may include:* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Children's Barred List check (where applicable) * Right to Work checks * Satisfactory references * Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable) * Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable) * Assessment of suitability to work with childrenThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.