Assistant Cook: Kitchen Prep & Team Support

The Basildon Upper Academy; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basildon Upper Academy in Wallsend is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join our Catering Department. You will work with the Cook, assist in preparing and cooking menu dishes, and help maintain high standards of hygiene in a busy school kitchen.

This role is banded as Band 2 FTE, with 40 weeks of work (term time plus one week) and 37 hours per week. Actual starting salary is £21,510, with performance-based increments.

Qualifications

• Assists Cook with food preparation and cooking.
• Maintains high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Works with the Cook on menu planning and promotions in line with Hygiene Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook to plan menus, set prices and achieve and maintain budgeted food cost.
• Assist with all food preparation and cooking.
• Preparation of all light foodstuffs, snacks and beverages.
• Prepare counter to the standards required by Cook.
• Prepares dishes and participates in all other kitchen activities.
• Ensure knowledge of daily menu portions and pricing.

Skills

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Food preparation

Budget awareness

Team work

Job description

The Basildon Upper Academy in Wallsend is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join our Catering Department. You will work with the Cook, assist in preparing and cooking menu dishes, and help maintain high standards of hygiene in a busy school kitchen.

This role is banded as Band 2 FTE, with 40 weeks of work (term time plus one week) and 37 hours per week. Actual starting salary is £21,510, with performance-based increments.