School Cook

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading global education group as a School Cook. This part-time role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals for children, ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety in the kitchen. You'll work in a supportive environment, contributing to the well-being of students while enjoying opportunities for professional development. If you're enthusiastic about cooking and have a knack for teamwork, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in food service within a school/nursery environment is desirable.
• Food Hygiene certification is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for children, ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Formulation

Hygiene Standards

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

Catering Qualification

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Catering Equipment

Job description

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired and Davenport Lodge Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare.

Davenport Lodge Nursery School is looking to appoint a School Cook to join our highly-dedicated and friendly team. The role will be part-time hours, term time only.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the preparation and service of food, stock taking, obtaining supplies, and cleaning of premises and equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Purchase fresh ingredients as required. Complete stock lists to give to the Business Manager with current stock and required stock listed
• Preparing, cooking and serving children’s breakfast, lunch and tea
• Making cakes, biscuits and other items as required
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy – cleaning the area daily, including floor areas
• Washing up/drying up/loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Risk assessing the kitchen for any hazards.
• Putting used tea towels etc in the washing machine
• Hanging the washing out or putting on the internal dryer
• Observing Health and Safety guidelines for all appliances and all practices
• Ensuring safe practices are used at all times
• Complying with local environmental Health regulations and completing daily documentation
• Complying with Ofsted Daycare Standards (Health and Safety, Nutrition etc)
• Willingness to engage in training where necessary
• Preparing and cooking of food
• Assisting the chef with preparation of daily lunch
• Serving food in an efficient and friendly manner
• Preparing the hall for service (tables, cutlery, etc)
• Cleaning the dining area and kitchen premises
• Cleaning outside the kitchen area, including drains, dustbin area etc
• Any other tasks delegated by the Principal, or in her absence the school Administrator

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Some experience of serving food within a school/nursery environment would be desirable but not essential.Experience of face to face dealing with people and children is essential
• A catering qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.A Food Hygiene certificate is a distinct advantage.If one is not held the candidate must be willing to train for one
• Must be able to formulate menus and follows guidelines, codes of practice and regulations.Working at part of a team is essential, whilst being capable and willing to work on own initiative
• Must be able to use general catering equipment, safely and correctly
• Must be able to delegate to the catering assistant and ensure time and resources are used efficiently
• Personal Qualities and Attributes: Able to adhere to personal hygiene standards and health and safety regulations
• Be polite, courteous and friendly towards staff, parents, children
• Willing and capable to be flexible and adjust work hours if needed
• Willing to undertake further duties
• Willing and able to undertake further training
• Able to work to deadlines responding to specific timings
• Capable of moderate physical activity, i.e. lifting saucepans, standing for long periods of time

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

Please download and complete this form, and attach this during application process.

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