School Kitchen Lead: Balanced Meals & Special Diets

Barnardo's; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

High Close School in Wokingham, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced school cook to join our friendly team. You will prepare high-quality, balanced meals in a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils.

The ideal candidate can work single-handedly and as part of a team, showcase cooking and baking skills, manage kitchen hygiene and food storage, and cater for special diets and allergens. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to our school community and may involve interviews

Qualifications

• Experienced school cook with ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Able to prepare high-quality meals in a safe environment for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, balanced meals for pupils.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety and safe food storage.
• Cater for special diets and allergens.
• Work both solo and as part of the kitchen team.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Food safety

Relationship building

Job description

High Close School in Wokingham, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced school cook to join our friendly team. You will prepare high-quality, balanced meals in a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils.

The ideal candidate can work single-handedly and as part of a team, showcase cooking and baking skills, manage kitchen hygiene and food storage, and cater for special diets and allergens. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to our school community and may involve interviews