School Kitchen Assistant: Term-Time Cook & Support

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time plus 1 week

Job summary

The Basildon Academies are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Cook to join the Catering Department at the Upper Academy in Basildon. The role is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks (Term Time plus 1 week), part-time with a starting salary in band 2 FTE and a separate starting salary of £21,510 with increments.

The position involves menu planning support, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Assist Cook to plan menus, set prices and achieve and maintain budgeted food cost.
• Assist with all food preparation and cooking.
• Preparation of all light foodstuffs, snacks and beverages.
• Prepare counter to the standards required by Cook.
• Prepares dishes and participates in all other activities taking place in the kitchen.
• Ensure daily knowledge of the food to be served, together with portions and prices.
• Ensures that dishes are produced to the required standards of quality and attractiveness before serving.
• Assist with cleaning all aspects of kitchen areas and store rooms.
• Complies with Statutory and company regulations concerning the hygiene and safety of staff, food and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook to plan menus, set prices and manage food costs.
• Assist with all food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare light foods, snacks and beverages.
• Prepare counter to required standards.
• Prepare dishes and assist in kitchen activities.
• Know daily food portions and prices.
• Ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
• Help clean kitchen areas and store rooms.
• Follow hygiene and safety regulations.

Job description

The Basildon Academies are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Cook to join the Catering Department at the Upper Academy in Basildon. The role is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks (Term Time plus 1 week), part-time with a starting salary in band 2 FTE and a separate starting salary of £21,510 with increments.

The position involves menu planning support, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards.