School Cook/Chef

The Education Specialists are looking for a Chef/Cook for one of our schools in Failsworth OL8, Manchester with an immediate start.

We are looking for someone who is confident running a busy school kitchen and can prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

The Role

As the School Chef / Cook, your duties will include:

Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff

Planning and following menus, including catering for dietary requirements and allergens

Ensuring food is prepared and served safely and on time

Managing portion control and minimising food waste

Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food hygiene

Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering

Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed

Working effectively with other members of the catering team

Creating a welcoming and positive lunchtime experience for pupils

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or Catering Supervisor

Is confident preparing meals in volume

Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements

Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure

Can work independently as well as part of a team

Takes pride in producing good-quality, nutritious food

Has excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Previous experience working within a school, education or similar high-volume catering environment would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks required to work within a school.

If you are an experienced Chef or Cook looking for a rewarding term-time role within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Hours of work:

The role will be required for someone to be flexible between 7am and 3pm, MOnday to Friday.

DBS Requirements:

Due to working wihtin a school, you will be required to hold an enhanced DBS that covers adults and children that is on the update service.

If you do not hold a DBS, you will need to be willing to complete an application for a DBS as part of the registration process

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