Cook

Berkeley Scott Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,295,000 - 46,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing assignments

Support team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is 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 seeking flexible, ongoing work, we want to hear from you.

We offer competitive pay of £15.00–£17.00 per hour, weekly pay, Monday to Friday shifts, daytime hours, and ongoing temporary assignments with potential for long-term placements across the Surrey area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in school/education or catering environment.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Reliable, hardworking and professional attitude.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Own transport desirable for travel between school sites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Level 2 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.
• 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.

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