Working pattern: 30 hours a week, Monday - Friday, term time only. 8.30am to 2.30pm
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a great school serving meals for up to 200 pupils. You will work closely with the Chef Manager in preparing and serving food, assisting in placing orders.
Your role as School Cook will be to:
1. Prepare and cook fresh meals
2. Provide exceptional standards in all aspects of food service
3. Ensure all meals are produced on time for the service requirements
4. Prepare food in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation
5. Prepare and clear the dining facilities as instructed by the Chef Manager in line with pre-agreed seating/serving plans
6. Ensure that the kitchen, dining halls, equipment, and utensils are all properly cleaned and correctly stored away
7. Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and that any defects are reported promptly to the Chef Manager or Head of Operations in their absence
8. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels
9. Receive and check deliveries
10. Ensure all appropriate temperature checks are carried out and recorded
11. Assist in washing up, clearing, and cleaning of the kitchen
12. Maintain a high standard of hygiene in the kitchen
13. Adhere to all Health & Safety guidelines
The person:
1. Essential - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
2. Experience of preparing and serving large volumes of meals
3. Outstanding customer service skills
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Ability to relate well to others and follow instructions
6. A team player
Benefits:
* Free on-site parking
* Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
* Private contributory healthcare scheme
* Staff awards and gift card nominations
* Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Gym, food, entertainment, shopping, and holiday discounts
* On-site café
* Family-friendly policies
* Generous pension and life assurance schemes
* Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
* Contractual Sick Pay
* Christmas party and social events
* Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
* Opportunities for growth through continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and free training
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