About this role
We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Cook to join our Catering Department. This role is based at our Upper Academy.
Salary Range: Band 2 FTE £26,646 - £27,911. Actual starting salary £21,510 with performance based increments. Working weeks: 40 weeks (Term Time plus 1 week) Working Hours: 37 per week (07:00 am to 15:00pm)
Main purpose of the job:
To work with the Cook and deputise in their absence. Supporting the preparation and cooking of all menu dishes. Assist in the general cleaning of the kitchen and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Work with Cook with menu plans and promotions in accordance with Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations.
Assists Cook to plan menus, set prices and achieve and maintain budgeted food costAssist with all food preparation and cookingPreparation of all light foodstuffs, snacks and beveragesPrepare counter to the standards required by CookPrepares dishes and participates in all other activities taking place in the kitchenEnsure daily knowledge of the food to be served, together with portions and prices.Ensures that dishes are produced to the required standards of quality and attractiveness before servingAssist with cleaning all aspects of kitchen areas and store rooms.Complies with Statutory and company regulations concerning the hygiene and safety of staff, food and equipmentAs and when required by the Cook, carries out additional task concerned with the operation of the kitchensAssists in the preparation and cooking of food for special functions and ‘theme days’To ensure that all policies and procedures are communicated to the team and adhered to including health and safetyClosing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 Position Available: Immediately
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.