School Kitchen Cook - Fresh, Healthy Meals (Term-Time)

Grow and Thrive Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Cook in a school setting to bring our menus to life with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. This role focuses on quality food and service for students and staff, within a Monday–Friday term-time schedule.

The position offers 30 hours per week across 38 weeks per year at £13.50 per hour, with training in health and safety and DBS checks as part of joining the Aspens family. A passion for education catering helps you thrive here.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of education catering and ability to work with fresh ingredients.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices; Food Hygiene Level 2 preferred.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and capable of motivating others.

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: Preparing our provided menus using your excellent craft skills.
• Safety Champion: Ensuring strict compliance with Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.
• Hospitality Production: Executing high-quality hospitality requests for clients and special events.
• Building Connections: Developing strong relationships with both our school clients and the students you serve.
• Service with a Smile: Providing a friendly and polite customer service experience for everyone.

Skills

Education catering knowledge

Fresh ingredients handling

Craft skills

Health & Safety practices

Self-motivated

Motivating others

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Cook in a school setting to bring our menus to life with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. This role focuses on quality food and service for students and staff, within a Monday–Friday term-time schedule.

The position offers 30 hours per week across 38 weeks per year at £13.50 per hour, with training in health and safety and DBS checks as part of joining the Aspens family. A passion for education catering helps you thrive here.