School Cook Shifts : Monday to Friday between 7am – 2pm (hours may vary by site)
Area : Across the Birmingham Area
Pay : Weekly pay from £16.25ph (depending on experience)
We are seeking friendly, reliable, enthusiastic & experienced School Cooks to support a variety of school sites throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas on a temporary basis for the upcoming academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for Monday to Friday daytime work while gaining valuable experience within educational settings. Whether you're an experienced School Cook, Chef or Catering Professional looking for flexible work in schools, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role As a School Cook, you will play a key role in preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff while supporting the efficient operation of busy school kitchens. Typical duties may include:
Preparing and cooking meals in accordance with school menus and nutritional guidelines
Managing food preparation and ensuring meals are served on time
Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation standards
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen compliance
Assisting with stock rotation, stock control and ordering requirements
Supporting and working alongside catering assistants and kitchen staff
Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
What We Offer
Competitive pay from £16.25 per hour (depending on experience)
Monday to Friday daytime shifts
Flexible work to fit around your availability
School-friendly working hours, offering excellent work-life balance
Opportunities to work across a variety of educational settings
Potential for regular and ongoing assignments throughout the academic yearWhat We're Looking For
Previous experience as a School Cook, Chef, Cook Supervisor, Chef Manager Sous Chef or similar catering role
Experience preparing and cooking meals in a high-volume catering environment
Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
Food Allergen Awareness Certificate (we can offer training)
Safeguarding Training (we can offer training)
Enhanced DBS certificate (we can process)
Good knowledge of food hygiene regulations and allergen management
Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
A positive attitude with excellent organisational and time management skills
If you're a School Cook, Chef, Cook Supervisor or Catering Professional looking for flexible weekday work within a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your place for September starts, and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks
Salary description
£16.25 - £16.50 per hour