Assistant Cook

Greenshaw Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Supportive and ambitious organisation

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust’s St Peter's Primary School in London is seeking an Assistant Cook to help prepare nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards and create a welcoming dining environment for pupils.

You will support daily kitchen operations, assist in planning balanced menus, help with cleaning and equipment, and ensure HACCP and COSHH guidelines are followed, while supporting staff and pupils in a friendly, efficient setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualifications or experience in school or commercial kitchens.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH guidelines and allergen management.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running and management of the school kitchen with the Cook.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Help plan and prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Assist with cleaning of the kitchen and equipment.
• Perform other duties to support smooth kitchen operation from start to end of day.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment experience

HACCP training

Job description

As Assistant Cook at St Peter's Primary School, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining high food hygiene standards and creating a positive dining environment where every pupil feels welcome., In this role, you will assist in preparing and servin gnutritious meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen, provide a welcoming service to pupils and staff, and help create a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is passionate about providing high quality school meals in a friendly and supportive environment. Key aspects of the role include:

• Assist in the day to day running and management of the school kitchen, liaising with the Cook and wider team to ensure our pupils are served delicious healthy meals.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Help to plan and prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for pupils and staff according to established menu guidelines.
• Assisting with the cleaning of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Any other duties that will help the smooth operation of the kitchen from the start to the end of the day.
  Has the relevant qualifications required for the role and/or experience of catering within a school or commercial organisation.
• Has sound knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
• Has current knowledge of allergens and how to manage the preparation of meals ensuring that current guidelines are adhered to.
• Has proven experience of working with fresh food.
• Has the right qualifties to work in a calm manner within a busy, stressful environment.
• Values a supportive work environment.
• Has a good sense of humour and is not afraid of hard work!!
  We are a two form entry infant and primary school located in South Croydon with 420 pupils ranging in age from 4 to 11. Our school has a close knit family feel with local community ties. We have a friendly staff team who are dedicated and hard working and place the needs of our pupils at the heart of everything they do. Our headteacher, Caroline Barriball, values all staff equally and understands that every role in a school is important and adds value to our pupils in different ways, whether in the classroom or the kitchen. St. Peter's is a values school with 6 core values that underpin everything we do. Please take a look at our school website to find out more about our wonderful school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.