Cook (School)

Weise Employment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known employment service is recruiting for a Cook in an educational environment in Plymouth. This permanent role requires preparing meals for children while maintaining kitchen standards and hygiene. Working 30 hours a week, with shifts rotating and a salary of £20,030, this role is ideal for proactive cooks who enjoy teamwork.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Flexible hours to cover holidays

Qualifications

• Enhanced Child Work Force DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Good awareness of food allergies and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prep and cook meals for 90/100 children following pre-planned menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with ordering and dietary requirements.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Food, health, and hygiene certificates

Job description

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Are you an experienced Cook or Assistant Cook looking for a role within an Education environment working 30 hours per week within in a busy, fast-paced, fun and energetic environment based in Plymouth?

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for a Cook for a permanent role based within an educational setting in Plympton, Plymouth.

You will be required to work Monday to Friday on a weekly rotating shift pattern; Week one: 8am to 2pm and then Week Two: Midday to 6pm and then alternating weekly thereafter. This role is offering a salary of £20,030 for the 30 hours per week with a further salary increase from the 1st of April 2025 and uniform will be provided. This role is to start as soon as possible and you will also need to be flexible at times with working hours to cover holiday periods (and you will earn additional income to reflect this).

As a Cook, you will be working within a team to run the Kitchen, prepping the lunches and snacks for 90/100 children. You will have a varied role and responsibilities such as prepping and cooking the meals that have been pre-planned and set along with the general maintenance of the kitchen. You will also assist with the ordering and organising of the meals including adhering to specific dietary requirements whilst keeping the kitchen and food areas clean and tidy.

It will be preferable for you to have a recently dated Enhanced Child Work Force DBS certificate that is ideally already on the update service (or be prepared to have one undertaken prior to commencing the role if successful) and ideally up to date Food, health and hygiene certificates. You will also be required to have a good awareness of working with food allergies and different nutritional needs.

If you are keen on applying for this role and meet the criteria above, please email your CV via this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.