School Kitchen Lead (Part-Time, Term-Time)

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; Blackburn; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen is seeking a reliable School Cook for a part-time, term-time position in Blackburn. The role covers preparing nutritious meals for pupils and staff, adhering to hygiene and safety standards, and working within school policies.

Hours are 8:00am–1:30pm, with a friendly team and opportunities for training. The ideal candidate will have kitchen or school catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain), and demonstrated reliability and

Formación

• Experience in a kitchen, catering environment, or school setting is desirable.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to obtain one.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen awareness.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for children.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• A friendly and approachable manner with children and school staff.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, school procedures, and dietary requirements accurately.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and balanced meals for pupils and staff.
• Plan and prepare menus in line with school requirements and nutritional guidelines.
• Cater for children with allergies, dietary requirements, and special dietary needs.
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities while minimising food waste.
• Ensure food is stored, prepared, cooked, and served safely and hygienically.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Complete relevant food safety, temperature, and cleaning records.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and kept clean and well maintained.
• Manage food stock, check deliveries, and monitor stock levels.
• Work within agreed budgets and ensure food is used efficiently.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Follow school policies relating to food hygiene, safeguarding, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Work closely with school staff to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime catering.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Time-management

Reliability & punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Descripción del empleo

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen is seeking a reliable School Cook for a part-time, term-time position in Blackburn. The role covers preparing nutritious meals for pupils and staff, adhering to hygiene and safety standards, and working within school policies.

Hours are 8:00am–1:30pm, with a friendly team and opportunities for training. The ideal candidate will have kitchen or school catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain), and demonstrated reliability and