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Assistant Cook

HCL – Hertfordshire Catering Limited
Reading Full-time
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Assistant Cook based at Civitas Academy Primary School 25hpw

At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. *The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.*

At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

As an Assistant Cook, you’ll be supporting the cook manager helping to prepare and serve nutritious food, while working as part of a team to deliver a great lunch service.

Let’s talk about the role of an Assistant Cook:

  • Prepare nutritious meals that meet client and student expectations

  • Demonstrate a positive, team\-oriented attitude with strong communication skills

  • Support the Cook Manager with general tasks as required

  • Assist with stock control and inventory management

  • Represent the brand professionally, always maintaining a positive image

  • Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards

  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations

About the Ideal Assistant Cook:
  • Committed to safeguarding children and young people

  • Previous experience in education catering or a similar environment is essential

  • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)

  • Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a school environment

  • Clear understanding of key allergens and the ability to cater for a wide range of special dietary requirements

  • Competent in using IT systems for ordering, inventory monitoring, and maintaining accurate allergen records

  • Able to support and work collaboratively as part of a team

Why join us?

Salary: £12\.84 per hour (£14,123 per annum)

Hours: 25 hours per week \- No Weekends, No Late Nights

Schedule: Term Time Only – Enjoy all School Holidays off

Uniform provided

Rewards: Spread the Word \& Earn Up to £500 \- Refer a Friend! (T\&Cs apply)

Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP \& Financial Support via Stream

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL \- No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online \- your Assistant Cook career with HCL starts here.

Pay: £12\.84 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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