About Us
North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged -. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our friendly local team. If you are someone with excellent attention to detail, high standards, and a desire to do your job to the best of your ability every day then a School Cook role may be the perfect job for you. We will also consider candidates that are looking for a job share.
Main Duties
1. Preparing innovative and healthy menus suitable for the needs of our pupils
2. Ordering/stock rotation/stocks/cost control
3. Adhering to all food safety standards
4. Catering for allergens and dietary requirements
5. Supervising Kitchen Assistant Staff
6. Serving and greeting pupils
All Applicants Must Have
7. Experience in cooking in a commercial or professional kitchen ideally in a school kitchen or similar environment
8. To be able to cook high-quality healthy meals following a school menu
9. Able to work around a budget and order products when needed
10. To be able to cater to dietary requirements
11. Must be able to work in a team or by themselves
12. Able or willing to use kitchen equipment
13. Aware of kitchen hygiene rules
14. Good level of health and fitness- carrying stock up and down to the cellar
15. Good time management
16. Able to work unsupervised and deliver good-quality work
17. Able to follow instructions and work through tasks using own initiative
18. Job share considered
19. Full UK Drivers License and Own a Vehicle- not essential if you live in Haltwhistle as the site is rather remote
Benefits
20. The role is term time plus an extra week during school holidays
21. Company Pension
22. Employee Discount Scheme
23. Excellent training available
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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