We offer a £1,000 Joining Bonus (T&C Apply) Term Time Only 3 Cleaning Days Rate of Pay: £12.72 per hour (£15,391 per annum ) Schedule: Monday to Friday 27.5 Hours per week Location: Hemel Hempstead HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals, including catering for special dietary needs Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas Manage stocktaking and ordering of supplies Maintain and monitor budgets effectively Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Management System Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations Serve meals to students and staff Utilise IT systems for daily operations Foster positive relationships within the school community Motivate, develop, and support staff to reach their full potential Ideal candidate Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience Have a positive attitude and be a great team player Able to lead and motivate a team Food hygiene level 2 (preferred) Knowledge of health and safety practices Excellent timekeeping and reliability We offer Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply. Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off) Kitchen training provided Uniform supplied Pension scheme Employee Assistance Program itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream Reward and recognition scheme Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company VIVUP $ú a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities. Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly will belong. All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer ( DBS cost covered by HCL )