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Cook in Charge - Limehurst (OL8 3JQ) - FIXED TERM, Stockport
Client: Totally Local Company
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a326638f91f6
Job Views: 11
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Cook in Charge - Limehurst (OL8 3JQ) - FIXED TERM
Reference: OP3845
No. of Vacancies: 1
Status: Fixed Term
Location: Limehurst Primary School
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 09:00am - 13:30
Working Weeks: 39.2 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement pro-rated over 12 months.
Join our School Meals Team as a Cook in Charge at Limehurst Primary School. We value a 'can do, will do' attitude and welcome applicants without experience who can deliver high standards and represent the TLC family in our community. A Disclosure and Barring Check is required. Application deadline: June 27, 2025.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook meals within budget.
* Ensure compliance with nutritional standards and food safety guidelines.
* Complete administrative paperwork.
* Supervise and organize catering staff, order stock, plan, prepare, cook, and serve food.
* Manage receipt, storage, and stock control of goods.
* Implement cleaning regimes and record keeping for HACCP compliance.
* Induct and train staff, including agency staff.
* Plan menus for theme days and promotional activities.
* Communicate with school personnel, contractors, suppliers, pupils, and parents.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
* NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent.
* Experience in supervising kitchen staff and preparing meals, including for special diets.
* Knowledge of health and safety standards and food safety protocols.
* Clerical skills for paperwork and documentation.
* Ability to facilitate staff training and manage stock.
* Ability to cater for special functions and ensure compliance with menu guidelines.
Benefits
* Annual leave and public holiday entitlement included.
* Access to discounts via lifestyle benefits website.
* Cycle to Work Scheme with tax and NI savings.
* NEST Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
* Life Assurance: twice your salary.
* Opportunities for professional development.
About Totally Local Company
Based in Stockport, we provide services across Greater Manchester, including school kitchens, parks, road maintenance, waste disposal, and more. We prioritize safety and provide comprehensive benefits to our employees. Our teams are dedicated to serving the community and doing their best to support local needs.
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