At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals in a busy school kitchen.
- Company: Join Berkeley Scott, a leader in education catering with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Earn £15.00-£17.00 per hour, enjoy weekly pay and flexible hours.
- Other info: Ongoing support and opportunities across various schools in Surrey.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Cook and relevant food safety certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 £ per hour.
Berkeley Scott is currently recruiting experienced School Cooks to work across primary and secondary schools in Surrey and the surrounding areas. If you have experience preparing fresh meals in a busy school kitchen and are looking for flexible, ongoing work, we'd love to hear from you. We have a variety of temporary assignments available, offering competitive pay and excellent work-life balance.
The Role
As a School Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals.
- Assisting with food preparation and service during busy meal periods.
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
- Following Food Safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
- Supporting the kitchen team with daily duties.
- Assisting with stock rotation and storage.
- Ensuring all kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly.
What We're Looking For
To be considered, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Cook within a school, education, care, or commercial catering environment.
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
- Food Allergen Awareness Certificate.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- A reliable, hardworking and professional attitude.
- The ability to work well as part of a team.
- Own transport is desirable due to travel between school sites.
What We Offer
Competitive pay of £15.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience. Weekly pay. Monday to Friday working hours. Daytime shifts with evenings and weekends off. Ongoing temporary assignments with the potential for long-term placements. Opportunities across a range of schools in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Ongoing support from Berkeley Scott's dedicated Catering Recruitment Team.
If you're an experienced School Cook looking for flexible, rewarding work within education catering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Berkeley Scott Catering Team will be in touch to discuss our current opportunities.
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