Job details Job role Catering, cleaning and site management Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time: 25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract type Permanent Full-time equivalent salary 28929 What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking to recruit a SchoolCook to join our caring team at St John's CE Primary Academy to delivernutritious, well-balanced meals each day. You'll need to be passionateabout providing high quality meals using fresh ingredients from localsuppliers. Candidates must be friendly,professional, able to work independently and put the needs and safety of thechildren at St John's CE PrimaryAcademy at the centre of their role. A current NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalentis essential. YourDuties will include: The supervision and co-ordination of staff employed inthe kitchen. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving ofmeals for consumption both on and off the premises, including special diets. Responsible for ensuring all health and safety/standardsare adhered to following company guidelines and standards. Responsible for clerical duties connected with:1- Food 2- Equipment 3- Training4- Cleaning 5- Completion of unit paperwork to comply with Health and safetystandards/requirements. Facilitate training of new staff in the use of equipment,kitchen techniques and relevant aspects of health and safety in the kitchenenvironment. Responsible for the receipt and storage of all deliveriesfor the kitchen. Responsible for managing and recording of stock control. The provision of catering for special functions such asPTA events, theme days etc. as required. Responsible for and assisting with the serving of meals. Conform to menu guidelines including the government'sfood based and nutritional standards. To report equipment repairs and replacements followingthe correct procedures, for both heavy and light equipment. Toensure that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained to a clean/hygienic andsafe condition. What the school offers its staff You will be working alongside a forward-thinking team of leaders, teachers and support staff who foster a collaborative approach to working. We foster an environment where you will be respected, supported and valued, we recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and connectedness and actively promote this within the school community. We make sure that all the children in our care are safe and looked after to the best of our ability. Our safeguarding policy is on the school website and all applicants should read this before applying. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-linktrack auxclick->tracked-linktrack contextmenu->tracked-linktrack" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="09ae7831-2bad-490c-a7d6-355d209ad4f1" data-tracked-link-text="xeded-mokaf-pafaf-gifon-zadek-zetyn-fakyt-gylem-mozez-kokan-fytet-peloz-gocur-pihyf-sekev-tygyv-zuxox" href="mailto:admin@stjohnssandbach.co.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fschool-cook-st-john-s-cofe-academy&subject=School%20Cook%20job%20enquiry">admin@stjohnssandbach.co.uk CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.