Cook

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a cook to head the team at Cowick in our unique micro kitchen. This part-time role is 27.5 hours per week, term time, based at Cowick CE Primary School, East Cowick. The post requires experience in school catering; training on the new equipment will be provided.

A Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification is essential, with an NVQ level 3 in catering desirable. You will be a team player with supervisory skills, able to manage the kitchen to high standards

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering preferred.
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Knowledge of allergen legislation and school food standards.
• Willingness to supervise kitchen staff and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in a school kitchen.
• Adhere to food safety and health regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure smooth operations.
• Cater for special dietary needs and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Catering)

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

£18,085 - £18,378 per year ( Grade 4B term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (27.5 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Cowick CE Primary School, Snaith Road, East Cowick, DN14 9DG

The Federation of Cowick and Pollington-Baqlne CE Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a cook to head our team at Cowick in our unique micro kitchen.

This post will suit a cook with experience of working in school catering. Training on use of the new equipment will be given prior to commencement.

The ideal candidate will desirably hold a catering qualification, such as NVQ level 3/ 706 1 and 2, but must have a minimum of a Level 3 food hygiene qualification. Knowledge of the current allergen legislation introduced by the government and a working knowledge of the Governments’ food standards regarding school food and drink, along with knowledge of special dietary needs and nutritional requirements is essential.

You will need to be a team player who can work to a high standard, whilst possessing the appropriate supervisory skills to manage a kitchen. You will also need to be approachable, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to provide and develop our service further.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for preparation, cooking and service of food having consideration of a range of special dietary requirements, food safety regulations, food standards for school food, health and safety regulations and local authority regulations, along with maintaining the high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.