Term-Time School Cafeteria Assistant Cook (Transport)

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL); Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend bonus

VIVUP discounts

Job summary

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking an Assistant Cook with Transporting Duties to support the Cook Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students. You will contribute to a smooth lunch service while transporting meals between units as needed.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, experience in education catering, strong health and safety knowledge, allergen awareness, and proficiency with IT ordering and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Experience in education catering or a similar environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a school environment.
• Clear understanding of key allergens and the ability to cater for a wide range of special dietary requirements.
• Competent in using IT systems for ordering, inventory monitoring, and maintaining accurate allergen records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals that meet client and student expectations.
• Transporting meals/food to another unit when required.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Support the Cook Manager with general tasks as required.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Food safety

Allergen awareness

IT systems

Tools

Inventory software

Ordering systems

Job description

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is seeking an Assistant Cook with Transporting Duties to support the Cook Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals for students. You will contribute to a smooth lunch service while transporting meals between units as needed.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, experience in education catering, strong health and safety knowledge, allergen awareness, and proficiency with IT ordering and inventory systems.