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
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Prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
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Plan and prepare menus in line with school food standards.
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Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and special diets.
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Ensure food is prepared, cooked and stored safely.
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Complete food temperature, allergen and hygiene records.
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Monitor stock levels and order food and kitchen supplies when required.
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Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
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Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
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Manage the kitchen independently and organise the daily workload.
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Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements
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Previous experience working as a cook, ideally within a school, nursery, care or similar setting.
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Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety.
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Food Hygiene Level 2 would be advantageous.
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Understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements.
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Ability to prepare healthy and nutritious meals.
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Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
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Reliable, punctual and well organised.
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Positive attitude and good communication skills.
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Confident working independently as a lone worker.
What We Offer
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Permanent position, term time only.
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30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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8:00am–2:00pm working hours.
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No evening or weekend working.
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A rewarding role within a school environment.
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Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and make a positive contribution to pupils' daily meals
