Cook

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Gloucestershire is seeking a Cook for their catering team. The role involves food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring high standards of hygiene. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive pay, annual leave, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Onsite parking and cycle storage

Free gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gift cards and tech schemes

Staff social events

Access to school dining facilities

Support for further study and professional development

Statutory benefits including sick, maternity, parental, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in mass catering or school kitchens.
• Experience in menu planning and costing.
• Experience in health and safety record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation of hot and cold food.
• Help plan daily menus considering special dietary requirements.
• Develop and improve catering services to deliver healthy, high-quality meals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

HACCP training

Allergy Awareness qualification

Job description

Gloucestershire's largest comprehensive school, with over 200 staff and approximately 1,800 students, is seeking a Cook to join the catering team and support the provision of catering facilities.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week), Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 13:55, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the preparation of hot and cold food and assist with food service across all areas of the school.
• Help plan daily menus with the Catering Lead, considering special dietary requirements (e.g., allergens), and assist with stock ordering.
• Develop and improve catering services to deliver healthy, high-quality meals that meet nutritional standards and comply with DFE food policy.
• Ensure sufficient food availability throughout the school day.
• Minimize wastage to maintain operational efficiency and profitability.
• Assist with serving staff and students, using the school's till system.
• Maintain hygienic standards in accordance with management policies and relevant food safety regulations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Allergy Awareness qualification
• HACCP training
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in catering, preferably in mass catering or school kitchens
• Experience in menu planning and costing
• Good communication skills
• Experience in health and safety record keeping

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Generous annual leave
• Wellbeing support
• Family-friendly policies
• Onsite parking and cycle storage
• Free gym access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gift cards and tech schemes
• Staff social events
• Access to school dining facilities
• Support for further study and professional development
• Statutory benefits including sick, maternity, parental, and adoption leave

If this role interests you, please click apply now. The closing date is Friday 27th June at 09:00.

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