Cook

Aspens Services Ltd; Quorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in the UK is seeking a Cook to create nutritious meals for school students. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule during term time, totaling 27.5 hours per week. Candidates should have experience in education catering and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. Enjoy competitive pay rates of £15.50 to £17 per hour, with no late nights or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education catering.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Motivated individual who uses initiative for learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus with excellent craft skills.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Execute high-quality hospitality requests.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and students.
• Provide friendly customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of education catering

Experience with fresh ingredients

Excellent craft skills

Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Self-motivated

Ability to motivate others

Job description

As a Cook in one of our schools, you will be bringing our menus to life - creating healthy, nutritious and delicious food that's fun for students and staff alike. 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. Your responsibilities will include:

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.

We need someone who shares our deep passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, along with the following skills and experience:

• Some knowledge of education catering, and proven experience working with fresh ingredients and excellent craft skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices and a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (though we offer further training!).
• You're a self-motivated person who uses your initiative, has a deep desire to learn and loves 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!

Job Details

• 27.5 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?
• £15.50 - £17 per hour