Term-Time School Cook: Creative Menus & Growth

Aspens Services Ltd.; Old Buckenham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school food service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Cook to enhance its school meal experience. The role involves assisting in menu preparation, ensuring food hygiene and safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. Ideal candidates will have a background in catering, a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate, and a passion for delivering quality service. Weekly hours are 36.25, with no late nights or weekends, making it an ideal work-life balance.

Benefits

Highly competitive hourly pay

Career growth and development opportunities

Work-life balance with no late nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with fresh ingredients in a catering environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing school menus.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Provide high-quality service for clients and special events.
• Develop relationships with clients and students.
• Deliver friendly and polite customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of education catering

Excellent craft skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

A leading school food service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Cook to enhance its school meal experience. The role involves assisting in menu preparation, ensuring food hygiene and safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service to students and staff. Ideal candidates will have a background in catering, a Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate, and a passion for delivering quality service. Weekly hours are 36.25, with no late nights or weekends, making it an ideal work-life balance.