Assistant Cook

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; Wick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Limited is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Cook Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals within a school catering environment. You will work as part of a team, ensuring high standards and safety.

Key requirements include Food Hygiene Level 2, experience in education catering, and the ability to manage allergens and inventory using IT systems. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
• Experience in education catering or similar environment is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a school setting.
• Ability to cater for a wide range of dietary requirements.
• Able to use IT systems for ordering, inventory and allergen records.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Food safety

Allergen management

IT systems

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education catering experience

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.