School Kitchen Cook for Nutritious Student Meals

Teaching Vacancies; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Wave Academy Trust is seeking a capable Cook to prepare and cook meals for pupils, bringing experience in food preparation and a commitment to healthy, balanced menus. The role relies on teamwork and a proactive approach to creating inclusive lunchtime experiences.

You will work in a school kitchen, maintaining high hygiene standards while contributing to the promotion of pupils’ independence and social inclusion. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation, ideally in an environment serving children and young people.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference and be passionate about inclusion.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and cook all academy meals efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain a clean, well maintained and stocked kitchen.
• To provide well balanced meals and nutritional menu choices.
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Skills

Experience of food preparation

Teamwork and communication

Inclusion

Job description

Wave Academy Trust is seeking a capable Cook to prepare and cook meals for pupils, bringing experience in food preparation and a commitment to healthy, balanced menus. The role relies on teamwork and a proactive approach to creating inclusive lunchtime experiences.

You will work in a school kitchen, maintaining high hygiene standards while contributing to the promotion of pupils’ independence and social inclusion. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures are part of recruitment.