School Cook - Part Time

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; Blackburn; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen is seeking a reliable School Cook for a part-time, term-time position in Blackburn. The role covers preparing nutritious meals for pupils and staff, adhering to hygiene and safety standards, and working within school policies.

Hours are 8:00am–1:30pm, with a friendly team and opportunities for training. The ideal candidate will have kitchen or school catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain), and demonstrated reliability and

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, catering environment, or school setting is desirable.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to obtain one.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen awareness.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for children.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• A friendly and approachable manner with children and school staff.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, school procedures, and dietary requirements accurately.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and balanced meals for pupils and staff.
• Plan and prepare menus in line with school requirements and nutritional guidelines.
• Cater for children with allergies, dietary requirements, and special dietary needs.
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities while minimising food waste.
• Ensure food is stored, prepared, cooked, and served safely and hygienically.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Complete relevant food safety, temperature, and cleaning records.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and kept clean and well maintained.
• Manage food stock, check deliveries, and monitor stock levels.
• Work within agreed budgets and ensure food is used efficiently.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Follow school policies relating to food hygiene, safeguarding, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Work closely with school staff to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime catering.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Time-management

Reliability & punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Description du poste

School Cook - Part Time (AFCookBlack) Blackburn, England

Job Title: School Cook - Part-Time

Location: Blackburn

Contract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only

Hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable, organised, and enthusiastic School Cook to join a welcoming school in Blackburn. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in providing healthy, appealing meals for children. You will work as part of a friendly school team and play an important role in supporting pupils' health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and balanced meals for pupils and staff
• Plan and prepare menus in line with school requirements and nutritional guidelines
• Cater for children with allergies, dietary requirements, and special dietary needs
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities while minimising food waste
• Ensure food is stored, prepared, cooked, and served safely and hygienically
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Complete relevant food safety, temperature, and cleaning records
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and kept clean and well maintainedManage food stock, check deliveries, and monitor stock levels
• Work within agreed budgets and ensure food is used efficiently
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Follow school policies relating to food hygiene, safeguarding, health and safety, and allergen management
• Work closely with school staff to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime catering

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering environment, or school setting is desirable
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to obtain one
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen awareness
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for children
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• A friendly and approachable manner with children and school staff
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, school procedures, and dietary requirements accurately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
• Term-time working with school holidays off
• Family-friendly working hours of 8:00am - 1:30pm
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of pupils
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Consistent weekday working hours