School Cook
7 days ago
Job Title: School Cook
Location: Olympus School
Hours: 20 hours per week - term time only
We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our new team at Olympus School based in Croydon. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy school environment.
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
How you'll be rewarded:
- Real Living Wage employer
- Competitive pay rates
- Christmas bonus
- Blue Light Card
- Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral*
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions
- Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
- Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
- Employee assistance programme
- Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
- High quality CPD opportunities.
- Free eye checks.
To start your journey with Horizon, apply now
Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.
Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.
We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.
Closing date for this role will be Monday 2nd December
INDEDUBAU
-
School Cook Assistant
6 months ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Nourish Contract Catering Full time**Nourish Contract Catering are looking for a chef/cook to join our the team who have a passion for preparing and cooking healthy lunches within schools, for 25 hours a week, Monday-Friday (term time only).** We are looking for an school cook assistant so whether your children are in school, you have a passion for food and cooking or you are looking for...
-
School Cook Assistant
6 months ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Nourish Contract Catering Full timePrimary School Assistant Cook - Term Time Working - 22.5 - 25 hours per week - Good rates of pay **Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent Expected hours: 22.5 - 25 per week Schedule: - Day shift - Monday to Friday - No weekends Work Location: In person Reference ID: Croydon Assistant Cook
-
Cook
6 months ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Sodexo Full timeJob Introduction We are searching for someone who can tick off all four of these boxes to come and join our team here at** Sodexo** in** Oasis Academy Shirley Park, 47-49 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, CR0 7BE **as a **Cook**. Our **cooks** at Sodexo are **talented, motivated, ambitious, and creative**. As you oversee a whole food and beverage production, your...
-
Mobile Cook Manager
4 weeks ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Sodexo Full timeJob OverviewAs the Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo, you will be responsible for overseeing the food and beverage operations, as well as the kitchen's finances, at various schools in the Croydon, Staines, and Surrey areas. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the catering provided by the school is of the highest standard and meets the expectations of...
-
Mobile Cook Manager
1 month ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Sodexo Full timeJob Introduction You will be in charge of all food and beverage operations as well as the kitchen's finances at your school as the Mobile Cook Manager for Sodexo in Croydon, Staines and Surrey areas . It will be your duty to make sure that the catering provided by the school is among the best in the area and that the food...
-
Mobile Cook Manager
3 weeks ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Sodexo Full timeJob Introduction You will be in charge of the finances for your school's kitchen as well as every aspect of the food and beverage operations as the Sodexo Cook Manager in Croydon, Staines and Surrey areas . It will be your duty to make sure that the catering provided by the school is among the best in the area and that the...
-
Culinary Expert for a School Environment
7 days ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full timeSchool Chef OpportunityWe are working with a school in Croydon to find a skilled School Chef to join their team.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and cook high-quality meals as per the termly menu.Deliver an exceptional catering service for the school programme.Ensure a well-balanced and nutritious catering service, considering dietary needs and requests.Maintain...
-
Teaching Assistant
3 weeks ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeAt Protocol Education, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team in a state-of-the-art special needs school in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children of all ages, from early years to secondary, and make a positive impact on their learning and development.Key Responsibilities:Support students with...
-
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work in a newly developed school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children with special needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties & cognitive difficulties.The role involves supporting students on a one-to-one basis developing their vocabulary,...
-
Teaching Assistant
1 day ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeWe are seeking a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at a primary special needs school in Croydon. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students who require additional help, using your creativity and expertise to make learning engaging and accessible.About the RoleThis is a full-time position, Monday...
-
After School Club Assistant
5 months ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time**Summary** We are looking for a Wraparound Club Assistant to provide child care for pupils attending the Harris Primary Academy Purley Way After School Club, under the guidance of the Breakfast and After School Club Leader and Principal. You will be working closely with the children providing encouragement, friendship and supervision. To assist the Leader...
-
Specialist Teaching Assistant
4 weeks ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education is currently recruiting dedicated and passionate individuals to work as teaching assistants in a state-of-the-art special needs school in Croydon. This inclusive school offers a unique opportunity to work with students of all ages, including early years, primary, and secondary students, and provides training to support professional...
-
Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
1 month ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an outstanding school that offer in-depth training and development to start from October 28th. This inclusive school offers teaching assistant the chance to work with all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This...
-
Specialist Trainee Teaching Assistant
1 month ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in a state of the art special needs school in Croydon to start the end of October. This inclusive school offers teaching assistant the chance to work with all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This particular school...
-
Learning Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeJob Title: Learning Support SpecialistJob Overview:Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Specialist to join our team. As a Learning Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs in a state-of-the-art school in Croydon. Key Responsibilities:Support students with their...
-
Specialist Trainee Teaching Assistant
1 month ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in a state of the art special needs school in Croydon to start the end of October. This inclusive school offers teaching assistant the chance to work with all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This particular school...
-
Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
1 month ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full timeProtocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an outstanding school that offer in-depth training and development to start from October 28th. This inclusive school offers teaching assistant the chance to work with all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This...
-
Head Chef
2 days ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Impact Food Group Full timeWelcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards.We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food.The role…Job Title: ...
-
Chef Manager
3 weeks ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Impact Food Group Full timeWelcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards.We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food.The role…Job Title: ...
-
Chef Manager
2 weeks ago
Croydon, United Kingdom Impact Food Group Full timeWelcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards.We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food.The role…Job Title: Chef...