Cook

Newcastle Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG); Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Cook, where you'll prepare and serve food in a busy kitchen environment. This role offers term-time working hours and a variety of benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities. Ideal for candidates with catering experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Staff parking

Health benefits

On-site restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale catering, preferably in education.
• Understanding of healthy eating options.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of foods.
• Serving and selling food to students and staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in large-scale catering

Understanding of healthy eating options

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Join our team as a Cook at Newcastle Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG).

Pay Range and Working Hours

This range is provided by NSCG. Your actual salary will depend on your skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter for more details.

• Hours: 37 hours/week, term-time only (38 weeks)
• Salary: £24,348 pro-rata (actual salary £20,462 per annum)
• Location: Institute of Technology

About NSCG

NSCG is recognized as one of the top colleges nationally, achieving outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections as of October 2024. It serves over 6,500 full-time students, around 2,000 adult learners, and has a strong reputation for academic excellence and high-quality provision.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hardworking individual to join our successful team at the Institute of Technology. Responsibilities include working in a busy kitchen, preparing and cooking a variety of foods, serving and selling food to students, staff, and stakeholders, checking goods inward, and maintaining cleanliness.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in large-scale catering, preferably in education.
• Understanding of healthy eating options.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff parking
• Health benefits, including subsidised health scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free coffee/tea and toast in the mornings

Application Process

To apply, visit www.nulc.ac.uk/jobs and complete the online application form. The closing date is 1st June 2025.

Additional Information

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. NSCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and is an equal opportunities employer.