Cook - Secondary Schools Enhanced DBS Required - Corus Consultancy - ref. k58372423

Are you an innovative School Cook committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people

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.

If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm for more details.