Cook One

Nottinghamshire; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading school for a Cook position. You will work under the guidance of the School Chef, handling food preparation and serving in a busy environment. This role is perfect for those looking to start a catering career with on-the-job training available. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and hygiene importance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• General food preparation and serving meals.
• Washing up and cleaning duties.
• Manual handling of tables and chairs.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Hygiene

Positive Attitude

Job description

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Work Base
Lantern Lane School, Lougborough, LE12 6QU

Salary
£23,656 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy
Permanent

Work pattern
Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week
8.75

Work Base
Lantern Lane School, Lougborough, LE12 6QU

Working Arrangements
Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification
Cook One JDPS.pdf – 78KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework
Tier 7a

Number of posts
1

Interview date
TBC

Closing Date
22 May 2025 23:55

An opportunity has arisen to work for the "Silver Accredited Food for Life, School Catering Service” in this busy school environment.

Working under the guidance of the School Chef, your key responsibilities are general food preparation, serving meals, washing up, cleaning duties, and manual handling of tables and chairs. You will need to understand the importance of health and hygiene and have a positive attitude to work in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for those who want to work in catering but haven't attended catering college or obtained qualifications. You can train on the job and benefit from our development programmes.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.

As part of the safeguarding process, candidates may need to submit social media details for online screening, in compliance with data protection laws.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, age, or sexual orientation.