RQ1800952 – Cook/Chef in Coventry

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £17.45 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To prepare, cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals for school children, ensuring food is prepared safely, meets dietary requirements and complies with food hygiene standards.

Typical Day Overview

• Prepare and cook meals for pupils and school staff.
• Follow menus and prepare food according to dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are served on time and presented appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor food stock, supplies and deliveries.
• Ensure food is stored and prepared safely.
• Work alongside other kitchen staff to ensure an efficient catering service.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Experience working as a Cook, Chef or School Cook.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary requirements.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of food storage, preparation and kitchen cleanliness.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ in Catering / Professional Cookery or equivalent qualification – essential.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check – essential.
• Previous cooking or catering experience.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety.
• Must be available to start Monday 9 November 2026.
• Suitable clothing and fully covered shoes required on the first day. Uniform will be provided by the council.

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