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School Cook

Halifax
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
HX1, Halifax, Calderdale
£19,500 - £19,754 GBP yearly
Catering / Hospitality
School Cook – Halifax

Location: Halifax
Salary: £19,754.31 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

We are currently recruiting for a School Cook to join a school in Halifax on a permanent, term-time-only basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff. This is a lone-working position, so the ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and maintain high standards is essential.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.

* Plan and prepare menus in line with school food standards.

* Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and special diets.

* Ensure food is prepared, cooked and stored safely.

* Complete food temperature, allergen and hygiene records.

* Monitor stock levels and order food and kitchen supplies when required.

* Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly.

* Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

* Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.

* Manage the kitchen independently and organise the daily workload.

* Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

* Previous experience working as a cook, ideally within a school, nursery, care or similar setting.

* Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety.

* Food Hygiene Level 2 would be advantageous.

* Understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements.

* Ability to prepare healthy and nutritious meals.

* Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

* Reliable, punctual and well organised.

* Positive attitude and good communication skills.

* Confident working independently as a lone worker.

What We Offer

* Permanent position, term time only.

* 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

* 8:00am–2:00pm working hours.

* No evening or weekend working.

* A rewarding role within a school environment.

* Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and make a positive contribution to pupils' daily meals