School cook (Occasional cleaning duties)

TeacherActive Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Competitive pay rates

Refer a friend scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Grantham is seeking a part-time School Cook to prepare nutritious school meals across Trust schools. You will support food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and follow food safety procedures, with flexibility to work across different sites.

Experience in school catering or a similar kitchen is preferred, with a Food Hygiene Level 2 desirable. A positive, reliable attitude and willingness to help with cleaning duties are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Food Hygiene Certificate / Level 2 Food Safety
• Previous experience as a School Cook or in a similar kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations and safe food preparation
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, organised kitchen
• Flexible and adaptable to work across different school sites
• Cleaning experience considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve school meals and support food preparation
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene standards and follow food safety procedures
• Be flexible to work across multiple schools within the trust
• Support with general cleaning duties when required

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

School kitchen experience

Health and safety knowledge

Cleaning duties willingness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Are you an experienced School Cook with a passion for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for children?

Do you have experience working in a school kitchen, catering environment or food preparation setting?

Are you a reliable and flexible individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to support with cleaning duties when required?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a school trust in the Grantham area, who are looking to appoint a School Cook to support their catering provision across schools within the trust. The schools are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and positive environment for pupils and staff, with a focus on delivering nutritious meals throughout the school day.

The trust is looking to take on a dedicated School Cook on a part-time, long-term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful School Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving school meals, supporting food preparation, maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and ensuring food safety procedures are followed, with the flexibility to work across different schools within the trust. Experience in cleaning or a willingness to assist with general cleaning duties would be a bonus.

The successful School Cook will have:

• A Food Hygiene Certificate / Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable
• Previous experience working as a School Cook, Catering Assistant or in a similar kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations and safe food preparation
• The ability to prepare nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the willingness to work across different school sites
• A positive, reliable and hardworking attitude, with cleaning experience considered an advantage

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.