Term-Time School Cook — Nutritious Meals for Kids

Empowering Learning Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time work with school holidays

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Derby is seeking a School Cook for term-time work, starting immediately. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff, maintaining high hygiene standards and following school food guidelines.

The role focuses on term-time availability with holidays off. Ideal candidates have school catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and good knowledge of allergens.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook or in a similar catering role, ideally in a school or care setting.
• Current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Good knowledge of allergens and food safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen with tight serving times.
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player.
• Understanding safeguarding in a school setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Able to travel to schools across Derby.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve breakfasts, lunches and snacks to the school menu.
• Follow recipes, portions and nutritional standards, including school food standards.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies safely.
• Keep accurate records, including temperature checks and safety logs.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in kitchen and serving areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces and utensils after use.
• Receive, store and rotate deliveries and stock correctly.
• Work with kitchen colleagues and catering team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures.
• Report hazards, equipment faults or stock issues.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd in Derby is seeking a School Cook for term-time work, starting immediately. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff, maintaining high hygiene standards and following school food guidelines.

The role focuses on term-time availability with holidays off. Ideal candidates have school catering experience, a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and good knowledge of allergens.