Assistant Cook

7 days ago


Workington, United Kingdom Dolce Ltd Full time

**Assistant Cook**

**15 hours per week - Term time only**

**£12.71 per hour**

An opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who has a passion for food to join our rapidly growing and forward thinking company in St. Marys Primary School in Workington. If you’re looking for a role which fits around your family life and enjoy working with children, keep reading

Dolce Ltd is a national school meals caterer providing freshly made school meals across the UK. A family business, we value our reputation for delicious school dinners and reward those that enhance this reputation.

Main Responsibilities:

- Ensure the smooth delivery of Dolce Services to the school(s)
- Food preparation and cooking
- Taking on a leadership role in the event of the Kitchen Supervisors absence
- Setting up and clearing away tables, chairs and equipment
- Sweeping and mopping the dining area at end of service
- Cleaning kitchen surfaces, cupboards, tables and equipment
- Washing dishes, cutlery, containers, etc
- Ensuring equipment is maintained correctly
- Maintaining good food hygiene, health & safety, and security in the kitchen
- General catering duties following the method described in the Kitchen Folder
- Assist the Kitchen Supervisor in checking in of deliveries of catering and cleaning materials
- Routine administration duties and reconciliation of cash
- Participation in all Company mandatory training requirements
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
- Previous catering/cooking experience in a similar environment is desirable
- Ability to communicate positively and politely with a range of stakeholders, including young students.
- An awareness of the main allergens, and allergen control procedures
- Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to adapt to change and take on different tasks as and when required.
- A DBS check will be required (cost covered by Dolce).

You **must**have an awareness of hygiene, health & safety and security in the kitchen. GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desired for this position.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, Monday

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a culture of working relationships in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. The Company is equally committed to providing diversity and equality to all in employment, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion/belief, gender and sexual orientation.

INDCO

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- catering: 3 years (required)
- school catering: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS (preferred)
- Food Safety Level 2 (required)

Work Location: In person


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