Mobile School Assistant Cook - Biggleswade , St Neots, Royston and surrounding areas 20hpw

Hertfordshire Catering Limited; Wendy; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in the UK is looking for a Mobile School Assistant Cook. In this role, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals for students, maintain food hygiene standards, manage stock, and lead your kitchen team. The position requires strong team leadership skills and a passion for cooking with quality ingredients. The job offers £12.34 per hour, 20 hours per week, during term time only, providing a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Recommend a Friend scheme with rewards

Learning opportunities for personal and professional development

VIVUP discount scheme for various services

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required.
• Eager to learn, grow, and impact the school community positively.
• A self-starter who can take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards are always met.
• Manage stock and budget effectively.
• Build positive relationships with the school community.

Skills

Experience in school or educational catering

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

Strong understanding of health and safety in a kitchen

Ability to lead and support a team

Excellent communication skills

Job description

As an Mobile School Assistant Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff. You'll work closely with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service, bringing fresh ideas and a passion for great cooking to the table.

• Locations: Biggleswade, St Neots, Royston and surrounding areas
• Prepare the menu using the recipes provided, including catering for special dietary needs
• Make sure food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards are always met
• Keep track of stock, place orders, and help manage the budget
• Lead and support your team, helping them grow and do their best
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community
  You'll need a Full UK driving licence, business vehicle insurance, and your own vehicle to travel between sites
• Experience in school or educational catering and a passion for working with fresh, quality ingredients
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification, with further training available if needed
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment
• A self-starter who can take initiative, drive results, and motivate and develop your team
• Eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact in the school community
  HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
• Join our dedicated team at HCL and help us deliver healthy, nutritious meals that make a real difference every day!
• £12.34 per hour (£10,858 per annum)
• 20 hours per week
• Term time only (Great work - life balance)
• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply
• Learning opportunities for personal and professional development within the company
• VIVUP discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.