Barnwell Academy- School Cook

School Cook

Scale 5 andndash; SCP 12 to 17

andpound;26,421 to andpound;28,770 (full time equivalent)

Part Time andndash; 35 hours per week

Term Time only

Required as soon as possible.

The Governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint an experienced school cook to be responsible for delivering a high-quality food and menu service at Barnwell Academy.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

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To take responsibility for the planning of meals within nutritional and dietary guidelines, including portion control, ensuring meals are cooked and serviced in a timely manner and to and exceptional standard.

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To ensure the following of safe food hygiene standards, to provide well balanced meals at designated times providing adequate choice.

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To lead and assist with the cooking, serving of meals and cleaning of kitchen area, as appropriate, in order to provide an effective service.

To comply with all work-related policies and to maintain the highest standards of health, hygiene and safety.

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To manage and direct the day-to-work of the catering team and provide effective supervision to ensure the service performs to an appropriate high standard.

Please see the job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

You must have knowledge of food hygiene and specific cooking qualifications and experience (minimum of NVQ Level 3). An understanding of the school environment is essential, and you must have proven experience as a cook or chef, preferably in a school, childcare, or similar setting.

You will be expected to follow and promote the procedures in the child protection and safeguarding policy and report any concerns in accordance with agreed procedures. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews: tbc