Mobile Cook One

Nottinghamshire; Retford, Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Silver Accredited Food for Life School Catering Service in a busy school environment. This role is perfect for those looking to enter the catering industry without prior qualifications. You will work under the guidance of the School Chef, engaging in food preparation, meal serving, and maintaining hygiene standards. With a commitment to professional development, you can gain valuable experience and training on the job. Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting the welfare of students and making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and hygiene is essential.
• No catering college experience needed, on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Hygiene Awareness

Positive Attitude

Manual Handling

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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Job Description / Person Specification

Hourly Rate: £12.26 per hour

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week: 16.25

Work Base: Retford and Newark areas

Working Arrangements: School Based

Number of posts: 1

Interview date: 16/04/2025

Closing Date: 10 April 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 the 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 working environment.

This role is ideal for those who want to work within the catering industry but haven’t been to catering college or obtained any qualifications. If you’ve got ambition and drive, you can train on the job and take advantage of 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 our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please be aware that under Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Council is required to undertake online screening checks on candidates recruited to work in school settings. If you are selected as a preferred candidate you will be required to submit details of any social media accounts to our automated screening tool. Your username(s) and password(s) will not be shared with the Council or anywhere else.

All checks and associated data processing will be carried out in compliance with data protection requirements.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration