School Kitchen Lead Cook (Term-Time)

Sodexo Group; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support access

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance benefits

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook for St Thomas More Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Nuneaton. You will support the Cook Manager in running the school kitchen, presenting meals, and maintaining high standards for service and safety.

Role requires hands-on cooking experience, large-scale cooking ability, and adherence to safety regulations. 32.5 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:30, term-time only, with full uniform and training provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year hands-on cooking experience required.
• Training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety will be provided.
• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students) preferred.
• Experience following recipes in similar settings.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present and serve food to company standards for meals and hospitality.
• Adhere to Food safety, Health & Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH and HACCP regulations.
• Carry out catering staff training.
• Ensure counters and food presentation meet company standards.
• Portion dishes according to business requirements.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning duties in all areas.

Skills

Cooking

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook for St Thomas More Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Nuneaton. You will support the Cook Manager in running the school kitchen, presenting meals, and maintaining high standards for service and safety.

Role requires hands-on cooking experience, large-scale cooking ability, and adherence to safety regulations. 32.5 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:30, term-time only, with full uniform and training provided.