School Kitchen Expert: Part-Time Cook (Mon–Fri)

Schools’ Choice; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Cook to join our Catering Team at Brinsley Primary & Nursery. You will contribute to preparing and serving high-quality school meals and supporting the kitchen’s day-to-day operations.

Based at Brinsley Primary & Nursery, NG16 5AZ, you will work 8:15am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year, delivering consistent, safe and tasty meals for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a catering environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• The ability to organise workloads and work efficiently under pressure.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A commitment to delivering excellent food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals in line with menu specifications.
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen and maintaining service standards.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering service.
• Following food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Assisting with stock control and helping to minimise waste.
• Completing records in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in catering environment

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Organising workloads

Flexibility

Commitment to quality food/service

Job description

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Cook to join our Catering Team at Brinsley Primary & Nursery. You will contribute to preparing and serving high-quality school meals and supporting the kitchen’s day-to-day operations.

Based at Brinsley Primary & Nursery, NG16 5AZ, you will work 8:15am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year, delivering consistent, safe and tasty meals for pupils and staff.