Cook

Caretech; Paignton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon School is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to lead daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard, catering for meetings and school events. You will manage a small kitchen team and plan menus with attention to dietary needs.

We require strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations, and you will participate in training to support compliance. Enhanced DBS checks and references will be completed for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Enhanced DBS check will be completed for all candidates.
• Experience in school catering or educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance. Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu planning

Dietary needs

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance. Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks. Devon School is an independent specialist provision for students aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can access learning that is tailored to their individual needs.