Assistant Cook Letchmore Infants

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Term-time schedule

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Letchmore Infants School is recruiting an Assistant Cook to support the cook manager, preparing and serving nutritious meals as part of a friendly school catering team.

This part-time role is term-time only (22.5 hours per week), with uniform provided and Enhanced DBS disclosure paid by HCL. You’ll work to safeguard, manage allergens, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality school meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering or similar environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safety, hygiene and allergens.
• Able to use IT systems for ordering and inventory monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals that meet student expectations.
• Support Cook Manager with general tasks and service.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Represent the brand professionally and maintain positive image.
• Adhere to health, safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Allergen awareness

IT systems for ordering/inventory

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Experience in education catering

Tools

Inventory management software

Allergen records system

Job description

Assistant Cook based at Letchmore Infants School 22.5hpw

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.

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 (£12,710 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