School Cook

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Wilberfoss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a dedicated School Cook for a position based in Wilberfoss, providing food planning and preparation services. The role includes supervising dining hall staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and ordering supplies. Candidates must hold a Food Hygiene Level 2 and a DBS Certificate. The position offers 30 hours a week from Monday to Friday, perfect for those passionate about school catering.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification is required.
• DBS Certificate is a must for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare food as per menus.
• Supervise dining hall employees during their shifts.
• Ensure compliance with food preparation regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

DBS Certificate

Food preparation

Supervision

Job description

Overview

School Cook

Location: Wilberfoss - York

Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, 08:00 – 14:00

Qualifications: Food Hygiene Level 2 and DBS Certificate required

Responsibilities

• Food planning and preparation
• Check with the head cook for assignments and/or instructions; follow directions carefully. Seek advice when expectations are unclear. Take initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Maintain records on food and supplies received and used under the guidance of the Head Cook.
• Order supplies under the guidance of the Head Cook
• Carefully use products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste.
• Prepare, cook and serve food based upon published menus.
• Follow approved receiving and storage procedures to ensure food safety.
• Assist with the receipt of deliveries. Verify quantities. Report shortages, spoilage or inferior products.
• Organize, store, date, and rotate stock as directed.
• Assist the Head Cook to plan the menus at the school.
• Standardize, as much as possible, the size of portions served.
• Ensure compliance with all food preparation regulations
• Set up serving lines and present food in an attractive way.
• Maintain a wastage log to review the volume of food not being sold and adjust food preparation to minimize waste.
• Assist with regular stocktakes.
• Clear and reset the dining hall as necessary.
• Use the till to record catering sales.

Staff Management

• Direct, plan and supervise the work of dining hall employees including lunchtime supervisors.
• Plan work schedules and arrange for substitutes when required.
• Review catering and lunchtime supervisor staff timesheets.
• Supervise all subordinate staff and provide direction as needed.

Hygiene

• Oversee and participate in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage and dining areas.
• Direct sanitation procedures under the guidance of the Head Cook.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the cleaning schedules for the eating area of the dining hall under the guidance of the Head Cook.

Catering equipment

• Monitor kitchen safety. Ensure that kitchen supplies and equipment are properly stored. Identify maintenance needs and notify the Head Cook.

Additional Duties

• Carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed by the Head Cook, Head of School or Finance Director.
• The post holder will be expected to work within the school's policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (url removed).

Note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.