School Cook: Healthy Menus, Budget Control, Term-Time

Polaris Community; Haltwhistle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Polaris Education - North Lakes School in Haltwhistle is seeking an experienced School Cook to join our friendly team. The role is full time, term time plus one additional week during school holidays, with a salary of £21,257.48 and hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

You will prepare healthy school menus, manage ordering and stock, ensure food safety, handle dietary requirements, and supervise kitchen staff. We welcome applicants who can work independently or as part of a team and are committed to

Qualifications

• Experience of cooking in a commercial or professional kitchen, ideally within a school kitchen or similar environment.
• Ability to prepare high-quality, healthy meals in line with a school menu.
• Ability to work within an agreed budget and order products when required.
• Ability to cater for a range of dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare innovative, healthy menus that meet the needs of pupils.
• Manage ordering, stock levels, stock rotation and cost control.
• Ensure all food safety standards are followed.
• Manage allergen and dietary requirements appropriately.
• Supervise kitchen assistant staff.
• Serve meals and provide a welcoming environment for pupils.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Dietary needs

Budgeting

Team supervision

Job description

Polaris Education - North Lakes School in Haltwhistle is seeking an experienced School Cook to join our friendly team. The role is full time, term time plus one additional week during school holidays, with a salary of £21,257.48 and hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

You will prepare healthy school menus, manage ordering and stock, ensure food safety, handle dietary requirements, and supervise kitchen staff. We welcome applicants who can work independently or as part of a team and are committed to