School Kitchen Assistant Cook — Fresh Meals & Growth

Lodestone House; Wirral; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work

Career training & development - Appr.

Earn up to £500 when you refer a frnd

Comprehensive pension & life assurance

Job summary

Lodestone House is seeking a part-time School Assistant Cook to join our education-focused catering team. You will work alongside our cooks to prepare fresh, tasty meals and learn new skills in a supportive kitchen environment. The role runs 27.5 hours per week across 43.6 weeks per year.

You will be involved in food preparation, general kitchen tasks, stock taking, and upholding high hygiene standards. DBS disclosure is required for safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food.
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed.
• Helping with stock taking.
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Representing Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Excellent communicator

Initiative and decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible approach

Timekeeping and reliability

Job description

Lodestone House is seeking a part-time School Assistant Cook to join our education-focused catering team. You will work alongside our cooks to prepare fresh, tasty meals and learn new skills in a supportive kitchen environment. The role runs 27.5 hours per week across 43.6 weeks per year.

You will be involved in food preparation, general kitchen tasks, stock taking, and upholding high hygiene standards. DBS disclosure is required for safeguarding children.