School Cook

Randstad CPE; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Cook in York to prepare nutritious meals for students. You will ensure high culinary standards, manage kitchen staff, and comply with food safety regulations. Candidates must have a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and experience in a relevant role. This is a term-time position offering set hours during weekdays.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Chef in a professional catering environment.
• Enhanced DBS check is essential.
• Knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to school menus.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock control and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Knowledge of food allergens

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

School Cook – Location: York. Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Monday to Friday, term-time only). Break: 30 minutes, unpaid. Salary: £15.00 per hour.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Cook to join a friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about preparing and serving nutritious, delicious, and healthy meals for students and staff. We will also consider a highly experienced Catering Assistant who has a proven background as a chef or in a similar professional cooking role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of fresh meals in line with school menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food preparation, handling, and storage adheres to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock control, including ordering, receiving, and rotating food supplies.
• Supervise and work effectively with kitchen staff to deliver a high-quality, efficient service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and ready for service at the scheduled time.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cook or Chef in a professional catering environment (e.g., school, care home, or restaurant).
• A valid Enhanced DBS check is essential (or the willingness to apply for one).
• A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Excellent knowledge of food allergens and dietary requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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