Assistant Cook

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Cook Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals for school learners, collaborating closely with a team to deliver a smooth lunch service every day.

You will assist with stock control, allergen records, and food safety compliance, safeguarding children as a top priority, and represent the brand with a professional, positive image.

Job description

Assistant Cook, you'll be supporting the cook manager helping to prepare and serve nutritious food, while working as part of a team to deliver a great lunch service. Let's talk about the role of an Assistant Cook:

• Prepare nutritious meals that meet client and student expectations
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
• Support the Cook Manager with general tasks as required
• Assist with stock control and inventory management
• Represent the brand professionally, always maintaining a positive image
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations
  Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Previous experience in education catering or a similar environment is essential
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a school environment
• Clear understanding of key allergens and the ability to cater for a wide range of special dietary requirements
• Competent in using IT systems for ordering, inventory monitoring, and maintaining accurate allergen records
• Able to support and work collaboratively as part of a team
  At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.