Are you passionate about food?

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Cook to work in our lovely primary schools.

This role is term time only, working Monday to Friday, so it's ideal for a great work-life balance! You will be working with a great team at our school in Hazeldene School. At HCL, staff are our greatest asset. We are proactive in providing training and support to develop your culinary skills, all part of working within a highly motivated team.

Your role as an Assistant Cook will involve:

• Prepare and cook meals including any special dietary requirements
• Cleaningduties within the kitchen/dining area
• Stocktaking/ordering
• Maintainingbudgets
• Adhereto Food Safety Management System
• Health & Safety compliance
• Food service to students & staff
• Friendly and polite customer service
• Deputise for Cook Manager in their absence
• IT literate

What we ask from you:

• Passionate about food
• Previous catering experience is desirable
• Able to manage and motivate a team
• Food hygiene level 2 (preferred, but not essential as training will be given)
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• The ability to communicate fluently with customers in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post

Why choose HCL?

- Excellent career progression opportunities (many of our Contract Managers started off as General Catering Assistants!)
- 24/7, 365 day access to our Employee Assistance Programme to help with life challenges such as mental health and stress issues, financial concerns and legal advice
- Lifestyle savings with Vivup. Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, and retail shopping. - Salary Finance - loans, savings and advances (access some of your money before your usual pay date!)
- A uniform is provided and we offer full training. All we ask if you bring a can-do attitude!

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check (at no cost to you) and valid right to work in the UK.

At HCL, we are passionate about food. We care about our customers. We aim to deliver something special. We are stronger together. We are socially responsible.