Assistant Cook St Mary's Primary School

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Welwyn Garden City; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus up to £500

Exclusive discounts via VIVUP

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

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Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking an Assistant Cook based at St Mary's Primary School in Welwyn Garden City. The role supports the Cook Manager to prepare and serve nutritious meals as part of a team delivering school lunches.

Ideal candidates will have experience in education catering, a solid understanding of food safety, and the ability to manage allergens. The position is term-time only with uniform provided and DBS paid by HCL.

Competenze

• Experience in education catering or similar environment is essential
• Committed to safeguarding children
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a school environment
• Able to cater for a wide range of dietary requirements
• Experience using IT systems for ordering and inventory monitoring

Mansioni

• Prepare nutritious meals meeting client and student expectations
• Support Cook Manager with general tasks
• Assist with stock control and inventory management
• Maintain allergen records and IT systems
• Represent the brand professionally and maintain a positive image
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene standards and health and safety regulations

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Stock control

Inventory management

Brand representation

Strumenti

Inventory software

Ordering systems

Allergen records software

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Assistant Cook based at St Mary's Primary School 25hpw

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 (£14,123 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