School Cook

Jade Recruitment Ltd; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare high-quality vegetarian meals in a lovely independent boarding school environment. The role involves food prep, maintaining cleanliness, and working as part of a team. Applicants need to be able to transport themselves due to the location. This position offers flexible hours between Friday and Sunday, starting ASAP, with a pay rate of up to £14 per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Experience in vegetarian food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for vegetarian meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Food preparation assistance

High standards of practice and food hygiene

Strong communication skills

Job description

Location - Alresford

Salary - Up to GBP14/hour DOE

Hours - Friday - Sunday 8am - 2pm (Later Finish Available)

Start Date - ASAP

Background

Our client is run by a Foundation Trust which is a registered charity. Two schools, a Study Centre and the Foundation operate under the charity in 39 acres of beautiful grounds. An independent boarding school with 70 students aged 14-18 from all over the world. Also, a small day School for infants up to 9 years of age. Much of the produce used in the position is grown on site, and the school cater to a vegetarian lifestyle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation assisting the chefs in the kitchen
• Co-operate with all team members and undertake duties in the kitchen / service areas as requested to ensure an effective service is delivered at all times
• Clean and wash up all kitchen and service items in an efficient manner.
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• Working to high standards of practice and food hygiene.
• To confidently produce high quality vegetarian food catering to a healthy and balance diet.
• Communicate politely and courteously, to build and maintain strong relationships.

The Role

• Providing nutritious meals in line with vegetarian requirements.
• A two week rotating menu is currently in operation and works well with the students.
• The ethos is to use organic ingredients wherever possible with suppliers on board such as Infinity and Riverford.
• The one-acre walled vegetable garden also provides seasonal produce.
• Our client is a beautiful and nourishing environment to work in, with a great team.

If you are interested, please apply today to be considered.

Please note due to the location of the client own methods of transport will be required for this position.

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