Term-Time School Cook — SEN Kitchen & Nutrition

Horizon Care Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount programmes

Holiday trading

Eco car scheme

SmartTech scheme

Wellbeing centre

Cycle to work

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd. is hiring a School Cook for Leigh Park SEN School in Leigh, Wigan. The role is 25 hours per week, term time only, with duties including preparing and serving meals in a busy SEN school environment.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the nutritionist, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional guidelines, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. Prior school cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessary.
• Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all times.
• Work with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelines.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followed.
• Assist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroom.

Skills

School cooking

Food safety

Meal planning

Teamwork

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd. is hiring a School Cook for Leigh Park SEN School in Leigh, Wigan. The role is 25 hours per week, term time only, with duties including preparing and serving meals in a busy SEN school environment.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the nutritionist, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional guidelines, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. Prior school cooking experience is preferred.