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Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.02 - 13.02 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Cook
Location: Maidstone, Detling
Pay: £13.02/hr
Hours: Part time
Monday - Friday: flexible times starting from afternoon into early evening. (eg. 14:00 - 18:00pm)
Job Summary:
The cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, balanced meals for children in a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. This role requires attention to dietary needs, food safety standards, and child-friendly meal planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and prepare daily meals and snacks according to approved menus.
Ensure meals are nutritious, age-appropriate, and meet any special dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, religious restrictions).
Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations.
Store food safely and monitor inventory to reduce waste and ensure freshness.
Serve meals in a timely and organised manner.
Work cooperatively with care staff to support mealtimes and routines.
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Previous experience cooking in a residential or institutional setting preferred.
Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices (Food Handler Certificate may be required).
Ability to follow menus and prepare meals in appropriate portions.
Understanding of children's dietary needs and nutrition.
Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
Work Environment:
Residential care setting for children.Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidatesBefore You Apply
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