Teaching Vacancies
• is able to effectively manage their own workload by prioritising tasks
• is warm, friendly and inviting to pupils, parents, carers, visitors and other professionals
• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment is essential.
• Experience working in a school catering environment is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative and to take charge when needed.
• Understanding of the nutritional value of food.
What the school offers its staff
• great, well resourced, learning environments
• fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes
• unique and rewarding career progression opportunities
• a hardworking, motivated, warm and friendly staff team
• a professional and supportive work environment
Further details about the role
The Assistant Cook, will support the school’s Cook and other members of the catering team in the preparation, daily delivery of service and maintenance of the schools kitchen and lunch service areas.
You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources.
The Assistant Cook may be expected to step up and lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Cook.
In addition the successful candidate will support the current catering team in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen and maintenance of due diligence procedures along with any associated bookwork will also be an essential part of this role.
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and friendly team player who can work as part of a team and equally whilst using their own initiative. If you are, passionate about providing healthy food for children and you are able to work effectively and flexibly within a team then we want to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shortlisted staff will be asked to complete a Criminal Self-Declaration Form and will be subject to an online search prior to interview. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.