Chef

Schools’ Choice; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a School Chef to join the catering team at Priestsic Primary, NG17 4BB. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 1:30pm, 39.2 weeks per year, delivering nutritious meals with a focus on quality, hygiene and service.

You will prepare meals for pupils and staff, maintain food safety, assist with menu planning, monitor stock, and work with the team to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• A positive and customer focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Assist with menu preparation and food presentation
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to deliver an excellent service

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated School Chef to join our Catering team.

Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

Based at Priestsic Primary, NG17 4BB, you will be working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 1:30pm, 39.2 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in preparing nutritious meals for pupils and staff while ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service.

Your responsibilities will include

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Assist with menu preparation and food presentation
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to deliver an excellent service

Who are we looking for?

• Previous catering or food preparation experience
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• A positive and customer focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Bring

• Passion for preparing and serving quality food
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, which may include:

• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to Work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
• Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.