Assistant Cook

Kent Tech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded school is seeking an Assistant Cook to support meal preparation for pupils with special needs. This role involves ensuring high standards of food hygiene, assisting in the kitchen, and contributing to a harmonious team environment. Ideal for candidates passionate about supporting children and enhancing their school experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passion for special needs and supporting pupils.
• Knowledge of current food standards is beneficial.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing nutritious and healthy meals for pupils.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Implement health & safety and food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Job description

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Are you adaptable and looking to support our pupils aged 2 – 19, with severe, profound or complex needs?

An Assistant Cook is required to join our friendly and supportive team for 28.75 hours per week (7.30am-1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only) tosupport the Catering Manager in preparing nutritious and healthy meals for pupils, ensuring that the meals are of good quality and to deputise in the Catering Manager’s absence. The kitchen provides around 300 meals daily (including staff and pupils).

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist the cook in preparing nutritious and healthy home cooked meals for pupils
• Ensuring the quality of the meals
• Managing your work area and kitchen making sure it's always clean and safe
• Receiving stock and ensuring all stock is rotated
• To implement health & safety and food and hygiene regulations
• To deputise in the Catering Manager’s absence
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen and related equipment as directed by the Catering Manager throughout the day with particular emphasis on end of day cleaning procedures and clearing away.
• To ensure all standards are met during the daily service at the school.
• To work with team members to ensure the service is efficient daily.
• Assist in checking and storage of deliveries each week.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of the daily lunch.
• Cleaning equipment and keeping in good working order including checking freezers and stock regularly
• Generally keeping kitchen and equipment up to Health, Hygiene and Safety levels
• Ensuring kitchen and equipment are ready for a new term.
• To be fully aware of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation and to implement correct procedures in all respects
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and service areas, ensuring COSHH is fully implemented.
• Any other duties as requested by the line manager/SLT.

Successful candidates do not need to have specific work experience but must have apassion for special needs and supporting our pupils and a good knowledge of current food standards would be beneficial. You should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or have previous experience in this role. You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression as we value and support staff in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Five Acre Wood is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process. As part of our responsibility for safeguarding, in addition to the Kent policy of one employment and one personal reference, the school will request additional employment references.