School Cook
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School Cook
Location: Herdley Bank School, Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Contract: Full Time, Term Time plus one additional week during school holidays
Salary: £21,257.48
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
About Us
North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our friendly local team. If you have excellent attention to detail, high standards and a desire to do your job to the best of your ability every day, a School Cook role may be the perfect job for you.
We will also consider part-time candidates who are looking for a job-share arrangement.
Main Duties
Prepare innovative, healthy menus that meet the needs of our pupils
Manage ordering, stock levels, stock rotation and cost control
Ensure all food safety standards are followed
Manage allergen and dietary requirements appropriately
Supervise kitchen assistant staff
Serve meals and provide a welcoming environment for pupils
Requirements
Experience of cooking in a commercial or professional kitchen, ideally within a school kitchen or similar environment
Ability to prepare high-quality, healthy meals in line with a school menu
Ability to work within an agreed budget and order products when required
Ability to cater for a range of dietary requirements
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Able or willing to use kitchen equipment
Aware of kitchen hygiene rules
Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including carrying stock to and from the cellar in line with safe manual-handling practices
Good time-management skills
Able to work unsupervised and deliver good-quality work
Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks and use your own initiative
Reliable access to the site. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required if you do not live locally in Haltwhistle, as the site is rather remote
Benefits
Term time plus one additional week during school holidays
Company pension
Employee Discount Scheme
Access to training and development opportunities
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
North Lakes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
PandoLogic. Category:Restaurant & Food Service, Keywords:Cook, Location:Haltwhistle, ENG-NE49 0QT
School Cook
Location: Herdley Bank School, Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Contract: Full Time, Term Time plus one additional week during school holidays
Salary: £21,257.48
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
About Us
North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our friendly local team. If you have excellent attention to detail, high standards and a desire to do your job to the best of your ability every day, a School Cook role may be the perfect job for you.
We will also consider part-time candidates who are looking for a job-share arrangement.
Main Duties
Prepare innovative, healthy menus that meet the needs of our pupils
Manage ordering, stock levels, stock rotation and cost control
Ensure all food safety standards are followed
Manage allergen and dietary requirements appropriately
Supervise kitchen assistant staff
Serve meals and provide a welcoming environment for pupils
Requirements
Experience of cooking in a commercial or professional kitchen, ideally within a school kitchen or similar environment
Ability to prepare high-quality, healthy meals in line with a school menu
Ability to work within an agreed budget and order products when required
Ability to cater for a range of dietary requirements
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Able or willing to use kitchen equipment
Aware of kitchen hygiene rules
Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including carrying stock to and from the cellar in line with safe manual-handling practices
Good time-management skills
Able to work unsupervised and deliver good-quality work
Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks and use your own initiative
Reliable access to the site. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required if you do not live locally in Haltwhistle, as the site is rather remote
Benefits
Term time plus one additional week during school holidays
Company pension
Employee Discount Scheme
Access to training and development opportunities
North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
North Lakes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
PandoLogic. Category:Restaurant & Food Service, Keywords:Cook, Location:Haltwhistle, ENG-NE49 0QT