School Cook

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a reliable School Cook for a prestigious Academy in Islington. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality meals, overseeing the kitchen team, and ensuring compliance with food safety procedures. Candidates should have experience in kitchen leadership, a passion for high-quality food, and strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make an impact in a well-run school kitchen and manage a busy catering service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or managing a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and people skills are essential.
• Proactive approach to food development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards and specifications.
• Maintain compliance with purchasing procedures and HACCP requirements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality management

Communication skills

Creativity

Budget management

Job description

School Cook- Ongoing Supply Role

Location: Islington

Start: ASAP

Remedy Education are currently seeking an experienced and reliable School Cook to support a prestigious Academy in Islington on an ongoing basis while their Head Chef is away. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-run school kitchen, maintain high standards, and play a key role in the day-to-day catering operation.

Alongside leading the kitchen team, you'll also oversee catering for a variety of school events and take responsibility for managing the service in the absence of the Catering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards and specifications
• Maintain full compliance with purchasing procedures and HACCP requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for any food quality concerns
• Support and guide the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience leading or managing a kitchen team
• Creativity, flair and a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food
• A proactive approach with a drive to continuously develop the food offering
• Experience managing food costs and working within budgets
• Strong communication and people skills

If you’d like to find out more or are interested in being considered, please contact Zeki Mehmet at Remedy Education