School Cook in Nottingham

School Cook in Nottingham Location: Nottingham Pay: 13.50 per hour Term-time only: Yes. This role is during school term time only, with no work during school holidays. Start date: Immediate About the role Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency. We place qualified, experienced catering staff in schools across Nottingham and the surrounding area. We are looking for school cooks to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils and staff. This is a term-time only position. You will work during school terms and have school holidays off, including summer, Christmas and Easter breaks and half terms. Key duties Preparing, cooking and serving breakfasts, lunches and snacks to the school menuFollowing recipes, portion sizes and nutritional standards, including school food standardsCatering for special dietary requirements and allergies safelyKeeping accurate records, including temperature checks and food safety logsMaintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and serving areasCleaning kitchen equipment, surfaces and utensils after useReceiving, storing and rotating deliveries and stock correctlyWorking with kitchen colleagues and the school's catering team to ensure smooth serviceFollowing the school's health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding proceduresReporting any hazards, equipment faults or stock issues Essential requirements Proven experience as a cook or in a similar catering role, ideally in a school, care or similar settingA current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificateGood working knowledge of allergens and food safetyAbility to work efficiently in a busy kitchen and to tight serving timesReliable, punctual and a good team playerUnderstanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school settingRight to work in the UKAble to travel to schools across Nottingham Safer recruitment Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must complete our pre-employment checks, including: An enhanced DBS checkProof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UKSatisfactory referencesAny other checks required under statutory safer recruitment guidance Why work with us? Term-time work with school holidays off, ideal for those with family or other commitmentsFriendly, supportive consultantsOpportunities for regular work across a range of Nottingham schools How to apply Send your CV and a copy of your food hygiene certificate to (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.