Cook 2 - Springfield Primary

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking a Cook 2 for Springfield Primary on a permanent, term-time contract. The role is part-time, 27.5 hours per week, with duties including delivering high-quality meals and deputising for Cook 3 during absences.

You should have an NVQ level 2 in Hospitality and Catering (or be working towards it), proven catering experience, and strong people and organizational skills. You will travel to different Trafford schools as required.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or willing to work towards it.
• Proven experience in a quality catering environment.
• Excellent people skills with ability to develop a team.
• Passion about food and customer service.
• Superb culinary skills and high standards.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Willing to travel to different schools in Trafford.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality food across schools and deputise for Cook 3 during absences.
• Support catering team with training and maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Proven catering experience

Excellent people skills

Excellent organization

Strong communication skills

Can do attitude

Passion about food and customer

Education

NVQ level 2 in Hospitality and Catering

Job description

Cook 2 (Springfield Primary)

Salary Band 2 - £25,185 - £25,583 pa (£16,433 - £16,693 pro rata for part time hours worked over term time)

Working Pattern Term Time, Part Time

Working Hours 27.5 hours per week

Contract type Permanent

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Cook 2 to join catering team. We currently produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients and you will need to produce the very best quality food. You will need to deputising for Cook 3 during periods of absence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have NVQ level 2 in Hospitality and Catering or willing to work towards your N.V.Q
• Proven experience in a quality catering environment
• Excellent people skills, able to develop a team
• Passion about food and customer service
• Superb culinary skills
• High standards and be quality driven
• Excellent organization & communication skills
• A 'Can do' attitude
• Must be willing to travel to different schools in Trafford.

For further information or to have an informal chat, please contact the Operational Services for Education Team on 0161 912 4461.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities prosper.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

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