Long Term Futures are looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced School Cook to join a specialist school and help run its kitchen.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in school catering, hospitality or cooking who is looking for a part-time, term-time role with a good work-life balance.
You'll be responsible for preparing and serving healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and making sure food hygiene and safety standards are maintained. You'll also work closely with the wider school team to make mealtimes a positive experience for pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks for pupils and staff, following agreed menus and dietary requirements.
- Oversee the daily running of the school kitchen, ensuring food preparation and service operate efficiently.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety, ensuring all required records are completed accurately.
- Manage food ordering, stock control, deliveries and storage, ensuring supplies are maintained within agreed budgets.
Who We're Looking For
- Previous experience working as a Cook, School Cook or within a professional catering environment.
- A relevant catering or cookery qualification and food hygiene qualification.
- Good knowledge of food safety regulations, kitchen procedures and safe food handling.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage stock, budgets and daily kitchen operations.
- A reliable, proactive and adaptable individual.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Family-friendly working hours of 8:50am, Monday to Friday.
- Term-time working across 39 weeks of the year.
- Opportunity to take responsibility for a school catering provision.
- Dedicated support throughout the recruitment process.
Interviews are being arranged for suitable applicants.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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