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School Cook
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 17 - 19.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Make a meaningful difference in children's daily lives while working alongside a friendly and supportive kitchen team in this rewarding school environment.
Job Title: School Cook
Location: Wirral, CH49
Pay Rate: £17-£19 PER HOUR
Hours: 8am-2pm, Monday to Friday
Start date: Tuesday 2nd September
Contract Type: Temporary (initially one term)
We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our busy school kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, child-friendly meals, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation.
Ideally, you will have prior experience working in a school or educational catering setting, with a good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals in accordance with set menus and dietary needs
- Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet nutritional guidelines for school-aged children
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and allergen control in the kitchen
- Support with daily kitchen operations including food prep, service, cleaning, and washing up
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with deliveries, storage, and stock rotation
- Comply with all food safety and health & safety regulations, including HACCP procedures - Work effectively as part of a small team and communicate with school staff as needed
- Support special events or theme days when required
Requirements:
- Proven cooking experience, ideally in a school kitchen or similar catering environment
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
- Knowledge of allergen management, nutrition, and safe food preparation
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a busy kitchen
- A warm and professional attitude, especially when around children and school staff
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
You must have legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later dateBefore You Apply
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