School Cook

Job Role: School CookContract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part Time, Term Time OnlyHours: Monday to Friday from 08:30am until 2pm (hours may vary) during Term Time OnlyLocation: Trusts Accross West YorkshirePay: £13.68 per hour

Are you an experienced School Cook looking for your next challenge? The Supply Register is proud to be working with a multi-academy trust in the West Yorkshire region as a managed provider, we are recruiting for this exclusive role and are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated individual who previous has experience working in a school kitchen environment, The school are looking for somebody who has a can-do attitude and will work enthusiastically.

Role Requirements: 

• Previous experience working as cook in a school or care home environment is essential.

• Knowledge of safeguarding children in an educational setting. 

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

• Must have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one (NB: if you do not already have a DBS certificate, as part of our pre-employment checks you will need to obtain a new one. £65 DBS application fee, plus £16 to add the DBS certificate to the update service will need to be paid)

• Must be able to provide two professional references which covers the last 24 months of work/study periods

What Will You Do?

• Planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of meals for students, considering dietary needs and nutritional requirements while adhering to food safety regulations.

• Developing menus that are both healthy and appealing, working within a set budget and following dietary guidelines.

• Ordering food supplies, following the school procurement processes, monitoring food stock levels and ensuring all food items are stored appropriately and In line with food hygiene procedures and guidelines.

• Managing and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.

• Briefing kitchen staff each day on the required work, supervising kitchen staff daily, delegating tasks when appropriate and ensuring staff members complete the required training.

In Return We Can Offer:

• Salary is paid to scale weekly through PAYE

• Support throughout your placements

• Opportunities for flexible part-time or contract work