Pinnacle Group is looking for an experinced School Cook in Charge to provide and deliver a high standard of school meals and to meet the mandatory Nutritional Standards. You will be joining our amazing Catering Team at Lower Wortley Primary School LS12
You will need to possess a proven track record within a school kitchen and hold a relevant professional qualification. You will need to work safely in a hygienic environment. Good communication, enthusiasm, and good organisation will be key for this role.
The school operates a term-time only kitchen which caters for approx. 200 people counter style service daily with a variety of dietary requirements. You will be reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence.
If you take pride in your work and have a passion for food preparation, cooking, and food service, we encourage you to apply.
This is a Permanent Role of 22 ½ hrs per week and you will be working term time only Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm, with a start date of 1st September 2025
Who we are
Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.
We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.
Key responsibilities will include:
* To be able to demonstrate a high standard of food preparation, cooking and food service whilst working to a strict timescale
* Experience in food ordering/stock controls, and month-end reporting.
* Develop relationships with the school (Headteacher / School Staff) when working on site
* Attend Cook In Charge meetings as arranged by the Catering Manager and any out-of-hours training, school events and training days are required.
* To have a level-headed approach to working under pressure in a busy catering environment. Making quick decisions when and where necessary to ensure full service is delivered in any eventuality.
Key requirements will include:
* Hold a relevant professional catering qualification with knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, Food Hygiene, Natasha’s Law and C.O.S.H.H. compliance.
* Be able to demonstrate administrative and line management competencies within a similar catering environment
* To have a pleasant demeanour and understanding of current child safeguarding practices.
* Please Note: The appointment of this role will be subject to completion of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS)
Our offer
The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.
As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, depending on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers
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