At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Chef Manager in creating delicious meals for students and staff.
- Company: Join Impact Food Group, a leading school food provider in Washington.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, no evenings or weekends, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Build meaningful connections with students in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' relationships with food while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and teamwork; experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20580 - 20580 £ per year.
Overview
Cook position at Impact Food Group in Washington, England (GB).
This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities for career growth.
Impact Food Group (IFG) is a leading school food provider, serving around one million students daily across more than 1,500 schools.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce.
Responsibilities
- Support the onsite Chef Manager in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared meals for students and staff.
- Assist with the preparation of main meals and snacks.
- Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers).
- Support occasional counter service and till work as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment at all times.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (preferred but not essential).
- Passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
- Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards.
Benefits and Working Details
- No evenings or weekends; term-time schedule with school holidays off; no late nights or split shifts.
- Free meals on shift.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Access to free qualifications.
- Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers.
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and help them develop a positive relationship with food.
Working days: Monday to Friday.
Shifts: 6.30am–2.00pm (35 hours per week).
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Additional Information
A trade test will be required as part of the recruitment process.
IFG is committed to safeguarding children; enhanced DBS check will be required, with costs covered by IFG.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
If you require any assistance during the interview process, please indicate this in your application.
All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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