Group Cook

Update tecnologia LTDA; Stafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Cook to join their dynamic team at a prestigious college. This role offers the chance to work in a busy kitchen, preparing and cooking a variety of food items while serving students and staff. With a strong commitment to healthy eating, the ideal candidate will have experience in large scale catering, particularly in an educational environment. The college prides itself on its outstanding reputation and offers an excellent benefits package, including training opportunities and health-related benefits. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to a thriving community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Health-related benefits

On site restaurant facilities

FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale catering, ideally in education.
• Understanding of healthy eating options.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of food items in a busy kitchen.
• Service and sale of food to students and staff.

Skills

Cooking in large scale catering

Food hygiene practices

Healthy eating options

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Group Cook

Hours: 37 hours a week, term-time only (38 weeks)

Salary: £22,813 pro-rata (actual salary £19,434 per annum) (pay award pending)

Location: Stafford College will be the primary location but will be expected to work at the Newcastle Campus approximately 2 days per week (to work to a rota as required for the needs of the business)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual to join our successful team. Working in the food halls, duties include working in a busy kitchen, preparation and cooking a range of food items, service and sale of food to students and staff, checking goods inward and keeping areas clean.

To be successful, you will have previous experience of cooking in a large scale catering environment, ideally in education, and have a good understanding of providing healthy eating options. You will hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

1. Local Government Pension Scheme
2. Term-time working
3. Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
4. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
5. Staff parking available
6. Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
7. On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

To apply for the role of Group Cook, please go to www.nulc.ac.uk/jobs and select 'Apply' to complete an online application form.

The closing date for completed applications: 21st March 2025

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.