School Cook

School Cook – Halifax Location: Halifax Salary: £19,754.31 per annum pro rata Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only We are currently recruiting for a School Cook to join a school in Halifax on a permanent, term-time-only basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff. This is a lone-working position, so the ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and maintain high standards is essential. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. * Plan and prepare menus in line with school food standards. * Cater for dietary requirements, allergies and special diets. * Ensure food is prepared, cooked and stored safely. * Complete food temperature, allergen and hygiene records. * Monitor stock levels and order food and kitchen supplies when required. * Check deliveries and ensure food is stored correctly. * Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen. * Clean and maintain kitchen equipment. * Manage the kitchen independently and organise the daily workload. * Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures. Requirements * Previous experience working as a cook, ideally within a school, nursery, care or similar setting. * Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety. * Food Hygiene Level 2 would be advantageous. * Understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements. * Ability to prepare healthy and nutritious meals. * Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently. * Reliable, punctual and well organised. * Positive attitude and good communication skills. * Confident working independently as a lone worker. What We Offer * Permanent position, term time only. * 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. * 8:00am–2:00pm working hours. * No evening or weekend working. * A rewarding role within a school environment. * Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and make a positive contribution to pupils' daily meals