Nutritious School Cook - Weekdays Daytime Role

Compass Group UK; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and Employee Ass 'E

Social events and leadership contact

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is hiring a School Cook to prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a welcoming school dining environment. You will follow recipes, manage portion control and support daily kitchen operations.

The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, contracted for 44.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive catering team. You’ll help maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook delicious, nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Follow recipes, menus and portion-control guidelines.
• Ensure food is prepared and served on time for pupils and staff.
• Support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Follow Health & Safety and food safety procedures at all times.
• Support the catering team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and deliveries where required.
• Help reduce food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Cater for different dietary requirements and allergens in line with procedures.
• Maintain a positive and professional image while serving pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is hiring a School Cook to prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a welcoming school dining environment. You will follow recipes, manage portion control and support daily kitchen operations.

The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, contracted for 44.6 weeks per year, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive catering team. You’ll help maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service.