Group Cook

Upbrasil; Stafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Group Cook to join their vibrant team. This role involves preparing and cooking a diverse range of food items in a lively kitchen environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and healthy eating options. The ideal candidate will have experience in large scale catering, especially within an educational setting. With a commitment to supporting learners, this position offers excellent training and development opportunities, along with a supportive work culture. If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the food service sector.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Subsidised health scheme

On site restaurant facilities

Free early morning coffee/tea and toast

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment is essential.
• Understanding of healthy eating options is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items for students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and check goods inward in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking in large scale catering

Food hygiene practices

Healthy eating options knowledge

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

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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. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

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?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing