Cook (Term Time Only +4)
Application Deadline: 19 June 2025
Department: Bistro
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Rochdale
Compensation: GBP 27,852.07 per annum i.e. GBP 32,213.83 pro rata per annum
Description
Key Responsibilities
1. To devise standard menus taking into consideration seasonality and sustainability working within financial targets.
2. To ensure that organisational, client and statutory policies and regulations regarding Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Security, Alarms, Energy Conservation, Recycling, Food Safety and HACCP are complied with at all times.
3. To lead by example by upholding professional standards at all times.
4. Supervising of students on work experience placements to ensure excellent customer service is provided while minimising waste and maximising profit.
5. To work with the Team leader to ensure accurate stock ordering, storage and dating in accordance with food safety regulations, to ensure that supplies are properly used and accounted for.
6. To be proactive in compliance with allergens and labelling
7. To report for duty at all times at the correct time, clean, tidy, and wearing a correctly maintained uniform as per the college standard.
8. To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required, when carrying out specific duties in accordance with the college Health and Safety policy.
9. To prepare and present all meals and services to the college's standard and the customer's satisfaction.
10. To allocate student duties on a rota basis to develop skills in all aspects of the kitchen and to supervise them in cooking of dishes, giving technical advice and guidance when necessary,
11. To work within cost and production constraints as required in accordance with departmental requirements
12. To ensure the correct storage and labelling of food in accordance with Health and Safety Standards
13. Ensuring all serving staff are informed and are complying with the menus and portion sizes, as required
14. Ensure that temperature checks are recorded for each meal and documented during service considering all hot meals to be above 76° Celsius in compliance with safer food better business.
15. Maintain effective team work across all areas of the department.
16. Completing weekly stock take of all food items in the fridge's, freezers and the stores within the Bistro and liaise with team leader regarding weekly orders.
17. Assisting with storage and stock rotation of all products.
18. To ensure that areas under your control are kept clean and tidy, as required by food hygiene standards, at all times
19. To assist in other catering areas (Front of House, Hospitality, Catering) as and when requested
20. To co-ordinate and be actively involved with foodservice and the care of customers
21. To report any complaint, compliment or incident of accident, near miss, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularity to the Catering manager.
22. To promote a friendly, helpful and professional service and co-ordinate and respond positively to student feedback, delivering excellent customer service at all times
23. To attend all mandatory meetings and training courses, as required, for the betterment of the operation and personal development
24. Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
25. Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Level 2 catering qualification
Level 2 food hygiene
Level 2 Allergen awareness
Desirable Criteria
Level 3 Catering Qualification
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Minimum 3 years' experience within a catering environment
Experience of working within a learning environment
Desirable Criteria
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Demonstrate sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures
Relevant industry specific knowledge
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate Level Microsoft office IT applications
Willing to undertake training appropriate to role
How Identified: Application/Interview