The Role:
As a School Cook, your responsibilities will include preparing and serving nutritious meals for students and staff while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school kitchen and supporting a positive dining experience for all.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with school menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Comply with food safety regulations, HACCP procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as required.
• Store food correctly and ensure stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces and food preparation areas.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Report any equipment faults, maintenance issues or health and safety concerns.
• Work effectively as part of the catering team and support the wider school community.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming and positive dining environment.
Requirements:
• Previous experience as a Cook, preferably within a school, education, care or commercial catering setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and food safety procedures.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above preferred).
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to cater for dietary requirements and allergens.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Check / satisfactory references.
Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced support staff and teaching professionals, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academy trusts within your local area. We're passionate about finding the perfect role for you!
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and Qualifications.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Salary description
£16.00 - £18.00 per hour