School Cook

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Market Harborough is seeking two cooks to join their catering team. The successful candidates will prepare and serve healthy meals, utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Ideal applicants should have a passion for quality food, experience in a similar role, and strong teamwork skills. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, promoting diversity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Social events

Support for employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role.
• Passion for high quality, fresh food.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals using high quality ingredients.
• Serve meals and maintain a safe eating environment.
• Work within a team to deliver excellent meal experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods and techniques

Customer service

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We're looking for two cooks to join our established catering team to assist in all areas of preparing, cooking and serving food, using locally sourced and high quality ingredients to make exciting and healthy meals for children, staff and visitors.

Pocklington is a thriving co-educational independent day and boarding school twelve miles east of York with 700 pupils aged from 0 – 18. With over 500 years of history you can expect a family-centred community where we care for every child in a unique way. Exciting times are ahead as we have expanded our provision last month to include our brand new Little Pips nursery. Meal times are a vital part of the school day and are enjoyed by everyone where we serve up to 800 lunches and 80 breakfasts & suppers.

Working within a team to assist in all areas of preparing, cooking and serving food, you will use locally sourced and high quality ingredients to make exciting and healthy meals for children, staff and visitors.

You will be an enthusiastic and effective team worker, who can follow instructions with a good knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a similar role alongside a genuine passion for high quality, fresh food. You will enjoy delivering excellent customer service to support our Catering Team to provide a safe, nutritious and fun eating environment for all members of the Pocklington School Foundation.

Pocklington School is a wonderful place to work. We are a supportive, kind and caring team who enjoy what we do and love making a positive difference every day. We seek to support all those around us and we care for our employees, providing good food, social events and initiatives to support your wellbeing.

Hours of work:

Role 1: Monday – Saturday: 12:30 – 7pm

Role 2: Monday to Friday 7am – 2:15pm plus every other Saturday 7am – 1:30pm

You are required to work during term time only plus up to 6 weeks working during the holidays. This equates to over 10 weeks a year when you are not required to work!

At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity, and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU