School Cook - Gateshead

Chartwells - Schools; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering service is seeking a passionate School Cook in Gateshead. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, working collaboratively in a dynamic team, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar position, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to work. Join a supportive environment focused on individual growth and a positive impact on students’ dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Passionate about high-quality food and customer service.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens our customers' day.
• Work in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals.
• Seek opportunities to improve our menus and food services.
• Maintain a positive brand image through exemplary customer service.
• Record and reduce food waste levels.
• Support with all kitchen organization, stocking, and cleaning.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

School Cook - Gateshead *

As a Cook, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment.

The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees.

Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality food that brightens our customers day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our ideal Cook will:

• Be passionate about world‑class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.

For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com / 1911 / 90463001 / 51994452 / WJ #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!