School Cook – Term-Time, Mon–Fri, 30h/wk

Sodexo Group; Henlow; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health app and GP access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Derwent School in Henlow seeks an experienced Cook to support the Cook Manager in running the school kitchen and finances, presenting dishes to the highest standards for hundreds to over a thousand students.

You will follow recipes, work with fresh produce, and ensure all health and safety procedures are met. The role offers regular hours, with public holidays off and term-time pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on cooking experience
• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300)
• Experience following recipes; working with fresh produce
• Basic food handling certification; awareness of health and safety

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present and serve food to company standards for breakfast, lunch and hospitality.
• Adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen (COSHH/HACCP) regulations.
• Carry out skills training for catering staff.
• Ensure service counters and food are presented to company standards.
• Ensure portions follow business requirements.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning of preparation and storage areas and catering spaces.
• Deliver high standards of customer service, cleanliness, tidiness and operational activity.

Skills

Cooking

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Training

Large-scale cooking

Job description

Sodexo Group at Derwent School in Henlow seeks an experienced Cook to support the Cook Manager in running the school kitchen and finances, presenting dishes to the highest standards for hundreds to over a thousand students.

You will follow recipes, work with fresh produce, and ensure all health and safety procedures are met. The role offers regular hours, with public holidays off and term-time pattern.