We offer a £1,000 Joining Bonus (T&C Apply)
Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days
* Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour (£15,735 per annum) * Pay rate applies from the 1st of April 2025*
* Schedule: Monday to Friday 27.5 Hours per week
* Location: St Albans
HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and cook meals, including catering for special dietary needs
* Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas
* Manage stocktaking and ordering of supplies
* Maintain and monitor budgets effectively
* Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Management System
* Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations
* Serve meals to students and staff
* Utilise IT systems for daily operations
* Foster positive relationships within the school community
* Motivate, develop, and support staff to reach their full potential
Ideal candidate
* Must have previous catering/Kitchen experience
* Have a positive attitude and be a great team player
* Able to lead and motivate a team
* Food hygiene level 2 (preferred)
* Knowledge of health and safety practices
* Excellent timekeeping and reliability
We offer
* Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
* Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
* Kitchen training provided
* Uniform supplied
* Pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
* Reward and recognition scheme
* Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
* VIVUP - a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.
Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly will belong.
All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)