School Cook​/Chef

The Education Specialists are looking for a Chef/Cook for one of our schools in Failsworth OL8, Manchester with an immediate start.

We are looking for someone who is confident running a busy school kitchen and can prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff
• Planning and following menus, including catering for dietary requirements and allergens
• Ensuring food is prepared and served safely and on time
• Managing portion control and minimising food waste
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed
• Working effectively with other members of the catering team
• Creating a welcoming and positive lunchtime experience for pupils

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or Catering Supervisor
• Is confident preparing meals in volume
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and dietary requirements
• Is organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Takes pride in producing good-quality, nutritious food
• Has excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Previous experience working within a school, education or similar high-volume catering environment would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks required to work within a school.

The role will be required for someone to be flexible between 7am and 3pm, MOnday to Friday.

Due to working wihtin a school, you will be required to hold an enhanced DBS that covers adults and children that is on the update service.

If you do not hold a DBS, you will need to be willing to complete an application for a DBS as part of the registration process