Due to our ongoing school expansion, we would like to appoint an Assistant Cook to work in the school kitchen. Please note that you may be asked to work at any of the three school sites during your hours of work.
The successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor and Catering Manager provide a high quality food service at Robert Clack School. The post will include assisting with food preparation, cooking, food service and cleaning. The candidate will also assist the Cook Supervisor on a day-to-day basis with managing the Food Service Assistants. They will provide support with ordering and managing stock levels, and ensuring that the school kitchen meets all service and operational related standards of hygiene, and health and safety.
If you would like to apply, you must have the following skills and experience:
· Relevant work experience assisting a manager in a food preparation facility and the provision of a food service;
· Experience of working in a school kitchen;
· Relevant food service / preparation qualifications;
· Able to work effectively as part of a team;
· Excellent communication skills in order to respond to the needs of pupils, colleagues and visitors;
· Ability to follow school policies, procedures and instructions and legislation relating to health & safety, hygiene, food safety etc.;
· Work methodically, with attention to detail;
· Able to resolve routine issues;
· Patience and a calm manner;
· Ability to supervise and motivate a team successfully.
REQUIRED FOR: April 2025.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8am on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
For further information about the job, please view the and Person Specification. These documents, along with the application form are available on the school website. Please go to and click on Join Us, Non-teaching vacancies, to access the necessary documents.
Please submit completed applications by e-mail to: cziregbe@robertclack.co.uk
CV’s will only be accepted if accompanied by an Application Form.
Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.