About us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House 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.
About the role
We're currently recruiting a School Assistant Cook to join Lodestone House on a part time basis, contracted to 27.5 hours per week.
You'll work alongside our cooks to prepare fresh, tasty food, learning new skills in a supportive kitchen team as you go.
Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year
What you'll do
Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
Helping with stock taking
Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
Representing Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image
Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
What we offer
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
About you
Our ideal School Assistant Cook will:
Be passionate about great-tasting food
Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
Be able to work under pressure
Have a flexible approach to working
Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
Lodestone House 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.
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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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