# Vacancies School Cook - Croydon## Job Introduction### School Cook – Croydon**40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only – 44.6 weeks per year**Are you passionate about preparing great food and looking for a catering role that offers an excellent work/life balance?We’re looking for an experienced **School Cook in Croydon** to help prepare and serve delicious, high-quality meals in a busy school catering environment.Working **Monday to Friday during term time**, you’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared to high standards while providing excellent service.### Your responsibilities will include:* Preparing and cooking delicious food to a high standard* Supporting the smooth running of the school kitchen and service counters* Delivering excellent customer service* Helping manage stock and kitchen inventories* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and Health & Safety* Working effectively with the wider catering team* Supporting colleagues to deliver a consistently high standard of service* Representing Compass Group UK&I and Chartwells in a positive and professional way### What we’re looking for:Our ideal School Cook will:* Have at least **two years’ catering experience*** Be passionate about producing great-tasting food* Hold **NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2*** Hold a **Basic Food Hygiene certificate*** Have excellent communication and organisational skills* Be motivated, reliable and keen to develop their skills* Have a strong understanding of food hygiene and Health & Safety### What’s in it for you?* **Monday to Friday working*** **Term time only – contracted to 44.6 weeks per year*** Contributory pension scheme* Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes* Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits* Discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more* Savings at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other retailers* Up to 44% off cinema tickets* Cash rewards across a range of brands* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes* Discounts and offers that can be shared with friends and familyIf you’re an experienced cook looking for a rewarding **school catering role in Croydon**, we’d love to hear from you.**Apply today and take the next step in your catering career.**About UsAs part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.Job Reference: com/3010/42363001/52835132/R/SU #PabulumCompass 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr
School Cook - Croydon employer: Compass Group
At Compass Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a full-time Food & Beverage Supervisor role at RAAF Amberley that combines leadership with a great work-life balance. Our supportive team culture fosters professional growth, with guaranteed pathways to management opportunities and a focus on employee development, all while providing high-quality service to the Defence community. Enjoy weekday-focused shifts, reduced hours during festive seasons, and a range of employee benefits that make working with us both meaningful and rewarding.
