Assistant Cook Ascot Road Primary School

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Uniform provided

DBS disclosure paid by employer

Wellbeing support via EAP

Exclusive discounts via VIVUP

Zusammenfassung

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is hiring an Assistant Cook for Ascot Road Primary School in Watford. The role supports the Cook Manager, helping to prepare and serve nutritious meals during term time and across school breaks.

You will work as part of a team dedicated to high standards of safety and quality dining. The ideal candidate has education catering experience, strong allergy awareness, and knowledge of school health and safety rules.

Qualifikationen

• Safeguarding children and young people commitment.
• Experience in education catering or similar environment.
• Strong health and safety knowledge in school settings.
• Knowledge of allergens and ability to meet dietary needs.
• Experience using IT systems for ordering and inventory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Aufgaben

• Prepare nutritious meals meeting client/student expectations.
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication.
• Support Cook Manager with general tasks as required.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Represent the brand professionally with a positive image.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Allergen awareness

IT systems

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Cook Ascot Road Primary School

Assistant Cook based at Ascot Road Primary School 20 hpw

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.

As an

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

About the Ideal Assistant Cook:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Previous experience in education catering or a similar environment is essential
• 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

Salary: £12.84 per hour (£11,298 per annum)

Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL -

No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.