Term-Time School Kitchen Cook – Healthy, Creative Meals

Grow and Thrive Limited; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

Career Growth and Development

Apprenticeship and training courses

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Cook to join our school catering team in Nottinghamshire. You will bring provided menus to life, delivering healthy, nutritious meals for students and staff while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow health and safety practices, and build strong relationships with school clients and pupils. DBS disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with education catering and using fresh ingredients.
• Strong health and safety practices.
• Ability to motivate others and manage own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: prepare menus with craft skills.
• Safety Champion: ensure food hygiene and allergen standards.
• Hospitality Production: handle requests for clients and events.
• Building Connections: liaise with school clients and students.
• Service with a Smile: provide friendly customer service.

Skills

Education catering knowledge

Fresh ingredients

Health & Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Cook to join our school catering team in Nottinghamshire. You will bring provided menus to life, delivering healthy, nutritious meals for students and staff while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients, follow health and safety practices, and build strong relationships with school clients and pupils. DBS disclosure may be required.