Assistant Cook Manager 1 Year FTC Galley Hill Primary School

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus up to £500

Career progression opportunities

Exclusive discounts via VIVUP

Wellbeing support (EAP)

DBS paid by HCL

No cost to you

Term Time Only schedule

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking an Assistant Cook Manager for Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery on a maternity cover basis, delivering nutritious meals and supporting the Cook Manager across a full term-time schedule.

You will work as part of a friendly school catering team, ensuring food safety and allergens compliance, managing stock and inventory records, representing the brand professionally, and upholding safeguarding standards throughout the school day; if you value

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stock control

Inventory management

Food safety

Allergens awareness

IT systems usage

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Assistant Cook Manager 1 Year FTC Galley Hill Primary School

Assistant Cook Manager based at Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery 25hpw - Maternity Cover until 18th December 2027

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 Manager, 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 Manager:

• 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 Manager:

• 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: £12.98 per hour (£14,283 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