Cook

Kellan Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary assignments

Potential long-term placements

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced School Cooks to work across Surrey and the surrounding areas, including Woking. Competitive hourly pay and weekly pay are offered for ongoing agency work in schools.

You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene and assist with stock rotation. A DBS check and relevant certificates are required, with transport advised for site hopping.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a school, education, care or commercial catering environment.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate is required.
• Food Allergen Awareness Certificate is required.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable, hardworking and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals.
• Assist with food preparation and service during busy periods.
• Maintain high food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Follow Food Safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Support kitchen team with daily duties and stock rotation.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Professional attitude

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Allergen Awareness Certificate

Job description

School Cook - Woking & Guildford Surrounding Areas

£15.00-£17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Agency Work

Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting experienced School Cooks to work across primary and secondary schools in Surrey and the surrounding areas. If you have experience preparing fresh meals in a busy school kitchen and are looking for flexible, ongoing work, we'd love to hear from you. We have a variety of temporary assignments available, offering competitive pay and excellent work-life balance.

The Role

As a School Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals.
• Assisting with food preparation and service during busy meal periods.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Following Food Safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily duties.
• Assisting with stock rotation and storage.
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Cook within a school, education, care, or commercial catering environment.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Food Allergen Awareness Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• A reliable, hardworking and professional attitude.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Own transport is desirable due to travel between school sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £15.00-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Daytime shifts with evenings and weekends off.
• Ongoing temporary assignments with the potential for long-term placements.
• Opportunities across a range of schools in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
• Ongoing support from Berkeley Scott's dedicated Catering Recruitment Team.