Assistant Cook

Grow and Thrive Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships & training

DBS disclosure supported

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Grow and Thrive Limited in Banstead is seeking an Assistant Cook for one of our schools. You will bring our menus to life by delivering healthy, nutritious and delicious meals that are fun for students and staff alike, focusing on the highest quality food and service.

You will use your craft skills, work Monday to Friday during term-time, enjoy a 22.5-hour week, and earn £13.50 per hour. DBS disclosure will be required and training is available to support your development.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of education catering, and proven experience working with fresh ingredients and excellent craft skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices and a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (though we offer further training!)

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: Preparing provided menus using your excellent craft skills.
• Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.
• Hospitality Production: Executing high-quality hospitality requests for clients and special events.
• Building Connections: Developing strong relationships with our school clients and the students you serve.
• Service with a Smile: Providing a friendly and polite customer service experience for everyone.

Skills

Education catering knowledge

Fresh ingredients experience

Craft skills

Health & Safety

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

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The role:

As an Assistant Cook in one of our schools, you will be bringing our menus to life - creating healthy, nutritious and delicious food that’s fun for students and staff alike. We’re looking for someone with the originality and drive to focus on the highest quality food and service, making our school meals the absolute best in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creative Menu Execution:Preparing our provided menus using your excellent craft skills.

Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.

Hospitality Production: Executing high-quality hospitality requests for clients and special events.

Building Connections: Developing strong relationships with both ourschool clients and the students you serve.

Service with a Smile: Providing a friendly and polite customer service experience for everyone.

About you:

We need someone who shares our deep passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, along with the following skills and experience:

Some knowledge of education catering, and proven experience working with fresh ingredients and excellent craft skills.

Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices and a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (though we offer further training!)

You’re a self-motivated person who uses your initiative, has a deep desire to learn and loves motivating others.

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance:

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

22.5 hours per week

38.2 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?

£13.50 per hour

Career Growth and Development:

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.