School Cook

School Cook - Crewe

Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Position: School Cook
Hours: 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday - during school hours
Contract: Temporary / Long-term
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a rewarding role with excellent school-hour working times?

We are currently looking for a School Cook to join a welcoming school in Crewe, preparing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals for pupils and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cook looking for consistent Monday to Friday hours, working during the school day.

The Role

As the School Cook, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Following menus and recipes while catering for different dietary requirements.
• Preparing meals safely and ensuring all allergen requirements are followed.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food presentation.
• Ensuring food is stored and prepared safely.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising food waste.
• Maintaining accurate food safety and allergen records.
• Working closely with school staff to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Creating a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Cook, ideally within a school, nursery, care, restaurant, catering or similar environment.
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation.
• Is confident following menus and recipes.
• Has experience catering for dietary requirements and allergies.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Has a friendly and positive approach.
• Enjoys working around children and young people.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering / Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous cooking or catering experience.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen awareness.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and preparation.
• Ability to complete the required safeguarding and background checks.
• Level 2 Allergen Awareness (Training can be provided)

Desirable:

• Previous experience working as a School Cook.
• Catering qualification such as NVQ/SVQ in Hospitality and Catering, or equivalent City & Guilds Level 2 Professional Cookery.
• Experience preparing meals for children and young people.
• Experience catering for special diets and food allergies.

Why Apply?

• 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• School-hours working
• No evening or weekend work
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive school environment
• Long-term position

If you are an experienced Cook looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle and would like to work within a school environment, apply today to find out more by applying for the role alternatively please contact Helen Davies at Simply Education in Nantwich for further details.