Founded in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the UKs leading independent schools, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and overall student development. Situated on the banks of the River Severn in the delightful town of Shrewsbury, the historic campus embodies a rich tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence and extracurricular activity.
The Role:
As a Assistant Cook, you’ll ensure prompt and efficient preparation and service of meals for the School, reporting directly to the Chef. Your role includes preparing, cooking, and serving food to high standards, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with hygiene procedures. Acting as an Allergen Champion, you will follow Sodexo and school policies to prepare special diet meals with care, label them accurately, and cross-reference with allergy registers for safe service.
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to legal and company standards in catering.
Prepare and present food as directed, ensuring high quality and timely service.
Store goods properly, following rotation and delivery checks.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, particularly at day’s end.
To ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life.
Serve customers efficiently with good service, replenishing food/equipment as needed.
To raise any issues to the Chef Manager or Supervisor in a timely manner
Clean areas after service and complete required admin tasks (e.g., food temperatures, stock, allergens).
Follow food safety, health, and cleaning protocols; report any incidents or irregularities.
Foster good team relations, undertake training, and support school events or functions as required.
Assist in other local units during emergencies or as needed by management.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working in a professional kitchen, with a proven track record as a Cook or similar role.
Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Experience in preparing diverse cuisines is a plus.
We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills who is calm and approachable, able to work well with others.
An enthusiastic, naturally energetic, and consistently displays excitement for the role.
Self-motivated, driven to take initiative and complete tasks independently.
Strong and flexible, confident yet open to feedback and others’ perspectives.
A positive attitude is essential, with a focus on solutions and what can be achieved.
Professional appearance is important, as you should understand the impact of a polished look on others.
You must be conscientious, committed to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
A meticulous approach to food preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.
Willingness to adapt to changing menus and dietary needs, working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences for students, staff, or visitors.