Job Description

Assistant Cook

22.5 hours per week - Term time only

12.71 per hour

An opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who has a passion for food to join our rapidly growing and forward thinking company in the WS10 area. If you're looking for a role which fits around your family life and enjoy working with children, keep reading!

Dolce Ltd is a national school meals caterer providing freshly made school meals across the UK. A family business, we value our reputation for delicious school dinners and reward those that enhance this reputation.

Main Responsibilities :

Ensure the smooth delivery of Dolce Services to the school(s) Food preparation and cooking Taking on a leadership role in the event of the Kitchen Supervisors absence Setting up and clearing away tables, chairs and equipment Sweeping and mopping the dining area at end of service Cleaning kitchen surfaces, cupboards, tables and equipment Washing dishes, cutlery, containers, etc Ensuring equipment is maintained correctly Maintaining good food hygiene, health & safety, and security in the kitchen General catering duties following the method described in the Kitchen Folder Assist the Kitchen Supervisor in checking in of deliveries of catering and cleaning materials Routine administration duties and reconciliation of cash Participation in all Company mandatory training requirements Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
The ideal candidate will have :

Previous catering/cooking experience in a similar environment is desirable An awareness of health, safety and security in the kitchen (further training will be given to the successful candidate) Ability to communicate positively and politely with a range of stakeholders, including young students. An awareness of the main allergens, and allergen control procedures Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative Ability to adapt to change and take on different tasks as and when required. A DBS check will be required (cost covered by Dolce).
You

must

have an awareness of hygiene, health & safety and security in the kitchen. GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desired for this position.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, Monday- Friday, during term-time and is subject to the applicant's eligibility to work in the UK and a successful enhanced DBS clearance.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a culture of working relationships in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. The Company is equally committed to providing diversity and equality to all in employment, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion/belief, gender and sexual orientation.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.71 per hour

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

catering: 3 years (required) school catering: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (preferred) Food Safety Level 2 (required)
Work Location: In person