Cook-Redruth

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited; Redruth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited is sourcing a dedicated Cook for a busy school near Redruth, Cornwall. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen standards, and contributing to a welcoming school environment.

You will bring experience in cooking and food preparation, with a focus on safety and hygiene in a school setting. The position is term-time only, 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, start date ASAP, offering a supportive team and a positive impact on pupils' daily

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
• A caring, positive attitude and a commitment to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals in line with the school's menu requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Help provide healthy and appealing meal choices for pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a positive and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cook Required - Busy School Near Redruth

Location: Redruth and surrounding areas, Cornwall

Hours: 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am-2:00pm

Contract: Term-time only

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic

Cook to join a busy school near Redruth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing nutritious meals and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in cooking and food preparation, ideally within a school or similar setting. You will take pride in preparing high-quality meals, maintaining excellent kitchen standards and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals in line with the school's menu requirements.


• Ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently and on time.


• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen.


• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.


• Help provide healthy and appealing meal choices for pupils.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a positive and inclusive school environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in cooking and food preparation.


• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.


• A caring, positive attitude and a commitment to supporting young people.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Cook to join a school community in the Redruth area and make a meaningful contribution to pupils' daily lives. If you enjoy preparing nutritious food, take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive school environment,