Casual Cook

You will prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young people, and visitors at the Kilve outdoor education centre. The role supports safe, inclusive and welcoming catering services within a busy residential setting, working flexibly to meet the needs of groups on site.,

• Prepare, cook and present meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen control
• Support menu planning, stock control and ordering to minimise waste
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, cleaning and equipment care
• Provide a friendly and professional service to centre users
  
  Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations and best practice
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including allergens, intolerances and special diets
• Awareness of nutrition and balanced meal planning for children and young people
• Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen
• Experience preparing meals for large groups, particularly children or young people
• Experience working to food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP
• Ability to prepare and cook meals to a high standard under time constraints
• Strong organisational skills to manage kitchen operations and stock
• Good communication skills to work with staff, suppliers and centre users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
• Knowledge of stock control and food ordering processes
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in catering, including reducing food waste
• Understanding of safeguarding principles when working with children and young people
• Experience managing or supporting junior kitchen staff
• Experience catering for a wide range of dietary needs
• Experience working in an educational or residential setting
• Ability to adapt menus and recipes to meet specific dietary requirements
Supporting documents and information
• The role involves working a flexible rota, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and school holidays, in a physically active kitchen environment.
• This role plays a key role in promoting sustainability and reducing food waste.
• You will accrue entitlement to paid leave pro-rata to actual hours worked.
  
  Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £13.47 to £14.58 per hour.