Cook

Aspens Services Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school catering company in Dartford is seeking a Cook to create nutritious and delicious meals for schools. The ideal candidate will have excellent craft skills and a passion for quality service. Responsibilities include menu execution, ensuring food hygiene compliance, and building relationships with clients. This position offers a regular Monday to Friday schedule during term time, with a pay rate of £15 per hour.

Benefits

No late nights

No weekends

Time off during school holidays

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required for travel between schools.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients in catering.
• Excellent craft skills in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative menus with high-quality food.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and students.
• Provide friendly customer service during meal service.

Skills

Craft skills

Customer service

Knowledge of education catering

Health & safety practices

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

As a Cook, you will be bringing our menus to life — creating healthy, nutritious and delicious food that's fun for students and staff alike, and delivering those meals from one school to another. We're looking for someone with the originality and drive to focus on the highest quality food and service, making our school meals the absolute best in the area. Please note that this position requires a UK driving licence to enable you to travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: Preparing our provided menus using your excellent craft skills.
• Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.
• Hospitality Production: Executing high‑quality hospitality requests for clients and special events.
• Building Connections: Developing strong relationships with both our school clients and the students you serve.
• Service with a Smile: Providing a friendly and polite customer service experience for everyone.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Some knowledge of education catering, and proven experience working with fresh ingredients and excellent craft skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of health & safety practices and a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (though we offer further training!).
• Self‑motivated, initiative‑driven, a deep desire to learn and a passion for motivating others.

Aspens Services is a market‑leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high‑street food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time – that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

Schedule & Compensation

• 35 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year – what will you do with all that time off?
• £15 per hour