Loughton
Role overview Cook We are looking for someone with catering experience in an education or care based setting who would be able to plan, prepare, cook and serve meals to school pupils visiting The Hive environmental education centre on residential trips. Meals required are: Cook • Breakfast (hot and cold options, will require preparation, cooking and serving), • Lunch (cold options, will be served by other team members) Role purpose Cook The purpose of the role is to cover a short-term gap in catering provision between our existing provider ceasing operations and a new member joining the team to take over. Key Responsibilities: Cook • Planning, preparing and serving healthy and nutritious meals, • Keeping kitchen facilities spotless, • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met, • Ensuring dietary and allergen requirements are met We need someone who is: • Experienced in food preparation for approximately 60 people at a time, • Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently, • Comfortable juggling tasks and solving problems on the go, • Able to work evenings and weekends as and when required, • Holds an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate, • GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4) or equivalent (required), • Food hygiene level 2 (required), • Allergen awareness qualification (desired), • Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification (desired)