School Cook - Liverpool

Group School Cook
We're currently recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Group School Cook to join our Chartwells team, working 32.5 hours per week, term time only .

As a Group School Cook, you will support a number of school sites, preparing and serving delicious, high-quality meals that help make the school day that little bit brighter.

As this is a mobile role covering multiple school locations, you must have access to your own transport and be able to travel between sites as required .

Working for a market-leading food service company, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and recognises colleagues who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This is a term-time-only role, contracted to 43.6 weeks per year.
Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing and serving delicious, high-quality food for pupils and staff
Supporting food preparation and service across a group of school sites
Ensuring meals are produced to the required quality and presentation standards
Supporting and implementing menu changes
Identifying opportunities to continuously improve our food service
Listening and responding to customer feedback
Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
Monitoring stock levels and ensuring kitchens are well stocked
Maintaining excellent kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
Complying with all Food Handling, Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
Travelling between school locations when required
Our ideal Group School Cook will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service
Have previous experience working as a Cook or Chef
Ideally hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2, NVQ or equivalent qualification
Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
Have experience supporting or supervising a kitchen team
Be organised, reliable and comfortable working across different school environments
Have a flexible approach to work
Have access to their own transport and be able to travel between school sites
Enjoy working as part of a team and creating great food experiences for pupils

If you're passionate about food and would enjoy a term-time role supporting schools across the local area , we'd love to hear from you.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2310/72613001/52749695/R/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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