School Cook

School CookMonday to Friday30 hours per week 08.00 - 14.00Food Hygiene Level 2 and DBS Certificate required Wilberfoss - York Food planning and preparationChecks with the head cook for assignments and/or instructions. Carefully follows all directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.Maintain records on food and supplies received and used under the guidance of the Head Cook.Orders supplies under the guidance of the Head CookCarefully uses products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste.Prepares, cooks and serves food based upon published menus.Follows approved receiving and storage procedures to ensure food safety.Assists with the receipt of deliveries. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages, spoilage or inferior products.Organizes, stores, dates, and rotates stock as directed.Assists the Head Cook to plans the menus at the school.Standardizes, as much as possible, the size of portions served.Ensures compliance with all food preparation regulationsSets up serving lines and presents food in an attractive way.Maintain a wastage log to review the volume of food not being sold and adjusts food preparation in order that this is kept to a minimum.Assists with regular stocktakes.Clears and resets the dining hall as necessary.Uses the till to record catering sales.Staff ManagementDirects, plans and supervises the work of dining hall employees including lunchtime supervisors.Plans work schedules and ..... full job details .....