Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook based at Hazeldene Primary School 25hpwAt HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.At HCL, we''re more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.As an Assistant Cook, you''ll be supporting the cook manager helping to prepare and serve nutritious food, while working as part of a team to deliver a great lunch service.Let''s talk about the role of an Assistant Cook: Prepare nutritious meals that meet client and student expectationsDemonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skillsSupport the Cook Manager with general tasks as requiredAssist with stock control and inventory managementRepresent the brand professionally, always maintaining a positive imageAdhere to all food safety and hygiene standardsEnsure full compliance with health and safety regulationsAbout the Ideal Assistant Cook:Committed to safeguarding children and young peoplePrevious experience in education catering or a similar environment is essentialFood Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a school environmentClear understanding of key allergens and the ability to cater for a wide range of special dietary requirementsCompetent in using IT systems for ordering, inventory monitoring, and maintaining accurate allergen recordsAble ..... full job details .....