School Cook/Chef

The Education Specialists; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking a Chef/Cook to join one of our schools in Failsworth OL8, Manchester with an immediate start. You will run a busy school kitchen, prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

You should have experience in high-volume catering, understand allergens, and be able to work under pressure both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy school/education catering.
• Ability to plan menus and manage portions.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Plan menus, including dietary requirements and allergens.
• Ensure food is prepared and served safely and on time.
• Manage portion control and minimise food waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the catering team to run the service smoothly.
• Create a welcoming lunchtime experience for pupils.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Allergens handling

Teamwork

Job description

The Education Specialists are looking for a Chef/Cook for one of our schools in Failsworth OL8, Manchester with an immediate start.

We are looking for someone who is confident running a busy school kitchen and can prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

The Role

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff
• Planning and following menus, including catering for dietary requirements and allergens
• Ensuring food is prepared and served safely and on time
• Managing portion control and minimising food waste
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed
• Working effectively with other members of the catering team
• Creating a welcoming and positive lunchtime experience for pupils

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or Catering Supervisor
• Is confident preparing meals in volume
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements
• Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Takes pride in producing good-quality, nutritious food
• Has excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Previous experience working within a school, education or similar high-volume catering environment would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks required to work within a school.

Hours of work

The role will be required for someone to be flexible between 7am and 3pm, MOnday to Friday.

DBS Requirements

Due to working wihtin a school, you will be required to hold an enhanced DBS that covers adults and children that is on the update service.

If you do not hold a DBS, you will need to be willing to complete an application for a DBS as part of the registration process