School Cook (Term Time Only)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Cook to join their team on a part-time basis during term time. This role involves preparing high-quality meals from fresh ingredients, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. The position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including exclusive discounts and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the educational sector.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Share discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality catering environments.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Cooking meals from fresh ingredients according to menu guidelines.
• Managing a team and ensuring food hygiene compliance.
• Driving the team to deliver first-class service.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Compliance

Job description

Job Title: School Cook (Term Time Only)

We are recruiting a dedicated School Cook to join Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week during term time. Your role will involve maintaining high standards of quality work in a catering environment.

Benefits

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Digital GP and healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular discount emails
• Cash rewards on spending
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday: Full-time days
• Weekends off

Note: This role is contracted for 43 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Cooking meals from fresh ingredients according to menu guidelines
• Managing a team both front and back of house
• Food ordering
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety compliance
• Driving team to deliver first-class service

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in quality catering environments
• Excellent leadership and people skills
• Passion for food and customer service
• Strong culinary skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• High standards and quality focus
• Organizational and communication skills
• A proactive 'Can do' attitude

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious meals weekly across UK educational institutions. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS and Children's Barred List disclosures.