Job Overview
26 hours per week 8.45am to 14.00pm Mon to Fri - Term time only
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Cook with experience of food preparation, ideally in an environment serving children and young people
Our ideal candidate will; have excellent teamwork and communication skills; the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference and be passionate about inclusion.
The main duties include:
- To prepare and cook all academy meals efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain a clean, well maintained and stocked kitchen.
- To provide well balanced meals and nutritional menu choices.
- Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
For a full list of duties, please see the job description below.
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and an online check.
- Ensure expenditure is kept within authorised budget limits by completing stock sheets and maintaining appropriate stock levels for a changing pupil population;
- Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations are followed at all times, whilst ensuring that all equipment issues are reported promptly to the Health and Safety representative for the site, and that all accidents are adequately and promptly reported;
- Carry out and record regular checks of all kitchen equipment, and the kitchen area, in accordance with relevant procedures;
- Remain vigilant in keeping the kitchen and storerooms secure to maintain a safe working environment;
- Attend training courses to maintain compliance with regulations and as directed by the Principal;
- To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the Service;
- To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the Service’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection);
- Follow current safeguarding/child protection guidelines;
Planning
- Pro-actively plan, organise and manage duties;
- Plan menus to provide well balanced meals at designated times, with adequate choice of meals;
For further information please see full job description
Pay: £15,604.00-£16,104.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- • Experience of food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
