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School cook (Occasional cleaning duties) (Contract)

13 October by TeacherActive : Midlands : EM: Council-SEC-SEND

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East Midlands -Nottinghamshire -Tuxford
Salary:
£12.71 - £14/hour

 

Job Title: School Cook
Location: Tuxford
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £12.71 - £14.00 per hour

Are you an experienced School Cook with a passion for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for children?

Do you have experience working in a school kitchen, catering environment or food preparation setting?

Are you a reliable and flexible individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to support with cleaning duties when required?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a school trust in the Tuxford area, who are looking to appoint a School Cook to support their catering provision across schools within the trust. The schools are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and positive environment for pupils and staff, with a focus on delivering nutritious meals throughout the school day.

The trust is looking to take on a dedicated School Cook on a part-time, long-term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful School Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving school meals, supporting food preparation, maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and ensuring food safety procedures are followed, with the flexibility to work across different schools within the trust. Experience in cleaning or a willingness to assist with general cleaning duties would be a bonus.

The successful School Cook will have:

  • A Food Hygiene Certificate / Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable

  • Previous experience working as a School Cook, Catering Assistant or in a similar kitchen environment

  • Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations and safe food preparation

  • The ability to prepare nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and organised kitchen

  • A flexible and adaptable approach, with the willingness to work across different school sites

  • A positive, reliable and hardworking attitude, with cleaning experience considered an advantage

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

  • CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

  • Market leading rates of pay

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this School Cook position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: fraser@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

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