Permanent School Cook - Carlisle - Term Time Only

<h2 class="">School Cook - Carlisle - Term Time Only</h2><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed"><strong>£29,540 per annum (pro rata) | Carlisle | Full-time | September Start | Permanent | Term Time Only</strong></p><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">We are recruiting for a School Cook to join a welcoming school in Carlisle from September. This full-time, permanent, term time only opportunity is ideal for an experienced cook who enjoys preparing nutritious meals for children and takes pride in creating a positive lunchtime experience.</p><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">This School Cook role would suit someone with previous experience working in a school kitchen or similar catering environment. We're looking for someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, creative and committed to healthy eating, with the confidence to manage food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards and help make mealtimes an enjoyable part of the school day.</p><h2 class="">Role Details</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6"><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">School Cook</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Carlisle</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Full-time, permanent</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Term time only</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">September start</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Salary: £29,540 per annum (pro rata)</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">School-based catering role</p></li></ul><h2 class="">What You'll Be Doing</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6"><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Preparing and cooking healthy, nutritious meals for pupils each day</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Planning balanced menus that meet school food standards</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Creating a welcoming dining experience for children</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Managing food storage, stock rotation and ordering where required</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school kitchen</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering service</p></li></ul><h2 class="">You'll Be a Good Fit If You...</h2><ul class="list-disc pl-6"><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Have previous catering and cooking experience in a school or similar environment</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Are passionate about healthy eating and high-quality food</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Are organised and able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Have a friendly and positive approach with children and colleagues</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Understand food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety requirements</p></li><li><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed">Take pride in delivering a reliable and professional catering service</p></li></ul><p class="text-sm leading-relaxed"></p>