Hudnall Park
is a versatile multi-purpose venue set in 85 acres of beautiful parkland eight miles from Hemel Hempstead in the west of Hertfordshire. Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces mean that, in addition to educational visits and activities for groups of young people and adults, it is also ideal for voluntary/public sector use
Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days
Rate of Pay:
£12.72per hour (£12,593 per annum)
Schedule: 22.5 hrs per week 5 over 7 shift pattern - five days within a seven-day period. Typically, this pattern allows for two days off, which may or may not be consecutive.
Location: Berkhamsted
HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across Primary, Secondary schools and the commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, and cook nutritious meals, including special dietary options.
* Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high food standards.
* Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
* Assist with training kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment.
* Utilise IT systems for menu planning, ordering, and reporting.
* Engage with students and staff to promote healthy eating.
* Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
Ideal candidate
* Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience
* Positive attitude with the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
* Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred), with a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene protocols
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations
* Exceptional timekeeping, reliability, and the ability to manage time effectively under pressure
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to adapt to changing
* Passion for creating nutritious, balanced meals
We offer
* Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us)
* Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
* Kitchen training provided
* Uniform supplied
* Pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
* Reward and recognition scheme
* Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
* VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.
Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly will belong.
All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)