Canteen Cook: Efficient, Structured Prep & Service

Ambitions Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking a reliable Canteen Cook to support a simple, structured food service environment. The role focuses on heating pre-made items, basic food prep, portioning, plating, and keeping a clean, organised kitchen, with no scratch cooking.

You will follow set menus, work to timed cooking schedules, and maintain consistent quality and safe food handling across service. Ideal candidates have experience in school kitchens, care homes, canteens, or food production environments

Qualifications

• Experience in school kitchens, care homes, canteens or food production environments with repetitive, process-driven tasks.
• Dependable and punctual in a fast-paced, structured kitchen.
• Able to follow set menus and timed cooking schedules.

Responsibilities

• Heating pies and other pre-prepared items to specification.
• Basic food preparation and portioning.
• Supporting service flow during busy periods.
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Following clear instructions and working within a structured routine.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Ability to follow recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Ambitions Personnel is seeking a reliable Canteen Cook to support a simple, structured food service environment. The role focuses on heating pre-made items, basic food prep, portioning, plating, and keeping a clean, organised kitchen, with no scratch cooking.

You will follow set menus, work to timed cooking schedules, and maintain consistent quality and safe food handling across service. Ideal candidates have experience in school kitchens, care homes, canteens, or food production environments