Job Description:

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

• Prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Plan and prepare menus in line with school food standards.
• Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and special diets.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and stored safely.
• Complete food temperature, allergen and hygiene records.
• Monitor stock levels and order food and kitchen supplies when required.
• Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Manage the kitchen independently and organise the daily workload.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a cook, ideally within a school, nursery, care or similar setting.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 would be advantageous.
• Understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements.
• Ability to prepare healthy and nutritious meals.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Confident working independently as a lone worker.

What We Offer

• Permanent position, term time only.
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 8:00am–2:00pm working hours.
• No evening or weekend working.
• A rewarding role within a school environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and make a positive contribution to pupils' daily meals.