Assistant Cook

The Golden Thread Alliance; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their Catering Team. This role involves supporting the kitchen team to deliver excellent food service to pupils, and offers flexible working hours. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and ideally have experience in a kitchen environment. The position provides opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Access to Local Government Pension scheme

Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• You will need to be flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to provide an efficient food service.
• Ensure food service is the best that it can be.
• Perform basic food preparation and keep the kitchen clean.

Skills

Experience in kitchen environment

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Assistant Cook – Catering Team

Wrotham Road Primary School are looking for a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their Catering Team as an Assistant Cook. The post will be for 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.15am - 1.45pm for 38 weeks per year. You will be paid £25,252 Full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary of £13,042.48 per year.

Key Responsibilities

You will be working with the Catering Manager to lead the kitchen team to provide an efficient food service to our pupils. You will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be. Your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, washing up, and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, undertaking training which will be paid for and uniform will be provided.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

Salary and Conditions

Salary: £25,252 Full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary of £13,042.48 per year.

Safeguarding and Disclosures

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment. Early applications are encouraged, and the Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What the school offers its staff

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers' Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Commitment to safeguarding