School Cook - Reed : Job Details

School Cook

• Location: Lewisham, South-East London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Working Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated School Cook to join our team in Lewisham, South-East London. 

Day-to-day of the role:

General

•  To take responsibility for the preparation, presentation and serving of all meals to an exceptional standard.
•  Catering for functions and events.

Specific

•  To prepare, cook and appropriately present meals and buffets for pupils, staff and special functions as required.
•  To ensure routine day to day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas, as directed by the Catering Manager.
•  To ensure waste is controlled with regard to preparation and cooking.
•  To maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene and safety.
•  To manage and control all food, to include; receiving and checking stock, checking equipment and materials are used correctly, closely monitoring portion control.
•  To ensure that routine data is collected as required and that all daily checks, including temperature control during production, preparation, service and storage are carried out properly.
•  To immediately report all accidents, near misses, damage or breakages to the Catering Manager.
•  To actively assist in ensuring a five star food hygiene rating.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NVQ level 1/2 in Catering & Hospitality 
• Certificate in food hygiene training 
• Certificate in First Aid.  
• Certificate in Health and Safety including Knowledge of COSHH regulations, safe storage and working practices 
• Experience of delivering a catering service in a high volume environment.
• Experience of working in a boarding school or residential environment.
• An awareness of child protection and safeguarding procedures/ The Children’s Act

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Consistent weekday hours.
• Supportive working environment.

To apply for this School Cook position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.