School Cook in Derby

School Cook: Term Time Only, Derby

Location: Derby

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Term-time only: Yes. This role is during school term time only, with no work during school holidays.

Start date: Immediate

About the role

Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency. We place qualified, experienced catering staff in schools across Derby and the surrounding area. We are looking for school cooks to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils and staff.

This is a term-time only position. You will work during school terms and have school holidays off, including summer, Christmas and Easter breaks and half terms.

Key duties

Preparing, cooking and serving breakfasts, lunches and snacks to the school menu

Following recipes, portion sizes and nutritional standards, including school food standards

Catering for special dietary

requirements and allergies safely

Keeping accurate records, including temperature checks and food safety logs

Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and serving areas

Cleaning kitchen equipment, surfaces and utensils after use

Receiving, storing and rotating deliveries and stock correctly

Working with kitchen colleagues and the school's catering team to ensure smooth service

Following the school's health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures

Reporting any hazards, equipment faults or stock issues

Essential

requirements

Proven experience as a cook or in a similar catering role, ideally in a school, care or similar setting

A current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Good working knowledge of allergens and food safety

Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen and to tight serving times

Reliable, punctual and a good team player

Understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school setting

Right to work in the UK

Able to travel to schools across Derby

Safer recruitment

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must complete our pre-employment checks, including:

An enhanced DBS check

Proof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK

Satisfactory references

Any other checks required under statutory safer recruitment guidance

Why work with us?

Term-time work with school holidays off, ideal for those with family or other commitments

Friendly, supportive consultants

Opportunities for regular work across a range of Derbyshire schools.

How to apply

Send your CV and a copy of your food hygiene certificate to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community