Food Preparation Specialist

3 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Horizon Care & Education Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our team at Olympus School in Croydon. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy school environment.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £24,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience. As a Real Living Wage employer, we offer competitive pay rates, Christmas bonus, Blue Light Card, colleague referral scheme, financial wellbeing service, life assurance, option to buy and sell annual leave, Tastecard, and opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergies
  • Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessary
  • Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all times
  • Work with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelines
  • Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followed
  • Assist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroom
Requirements
  • At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar setting
  • Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions


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