Assistant Cook Middleton Primary and Nursery School 25 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Chef to work part-time in the school kitchen. The ideal candidate will assist in meal preparation and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met. Applicants should have experience in food prep and knowledge of food hygiene regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute positively to the community's educational environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation including vegetables and sauces.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of school meals.
• Run the school kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer care

Job description

Description

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Hours : 25 hours per week Monday - Friday term time only 09 : 00 am 2 : 00 pm

Worker Type : On-site worker

Salary : Starting Salary is 25583 - 26403 per annum (14562 - 15034 per annum - actual salary)

Location : Middleton Primary School Nottingham NG8 1FG

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great addition to competitive pay and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

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About the Role

As an Assistant Chef you will work alongside the Chef Supervisor to assist with the preparation and serving of school meals. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor.

About You

The ideal candidate will have :

Experience in food preparation including vegetables and sauces

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations and their application in the kitchen

Knowledge of good customer care practice and experience of working in a customer-focusedenvironment

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

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Closing Date : Friday 28th November 2025.

Please note that there may be occasions when we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held : TBC

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Key Skills

Food Science,Marketing and Merchandising,Crystal Report,ESL,Client Services

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 14562 - 15034