School And Care Home Cook

Pertemps are currently recruiting for reliable and experienced Cooks to support school kitchens and care home catering teams, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young people and adults in care.You''ll be working in fast-paced environments where food safety, consistency and care are essential, contributing to services that make a real difference every day.Role: Cook - Schools and Care HomesLocation: Edinburgh (Various locations)Hours: Hours vary depending on location and servicePay Rate: £13.79 per hourDuration: Temporary ongoingStart Date: Immediate (subject to PVG clearance)This role requires PVG membership for both children and adults. £59 for a new application£18 to update an existing certificate What You''ll Be Doing Preparing and cooking meals in line with set menus, dietary requirements and nutritional guidelinesProducing meals suitable for both school and care home settingsCompleting food safety documentation including CookSafe, allergen controls and temperature checksMaintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and health and safetyReceiving, checking and safely storing deliveries with correct stock rotationSupporting meal service, presentation and counter set-upAssisting with ordering food and kitchen supplies where requiredCarrying out cleaning duties, audits and compliance checksUndertaking manual handling tasks and working on your feet for extended periods What We''re Looking For Previous experience as a Cook in a school, care home, ..... full job details .....