Job Introduction
As an Assistant Cook, you will be assisting with the preparation and delivery of a healthy and delicious menu for our students and staff, using our fresh ingredients. You will focus on delivering the highest quality of food and service along with having the initiative, creativity and attention to detail to make school mealtimes interesting.
Role Responsibility
- Using our carefully selected recipes to bring our nutritious menus to life with excellent taste and presentation
- Ensuring the highest standards of Food Hygiene, Allergen and Health and Safety compliance
- Working with the team to create a fun, friendly and delicious dining experience for students and staff, in line with company standards
- Building positive relationships with clients and customers
The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for serving great tasting food and providing excellent service, maintaining the highest standards at all times, along with the following:
- Craft based experience using fresh ingredients, preferably within an education setting
- You should have Food Hygiene level 2 & 3 (further training will be available)
- Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen
- Self motivation, creativity and ability to use your own initiative
Package Description
Firstly, the happiness of our employees is of utmost importance to us, our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of a family.
This role is:
- Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
- 35 hours working with no late nights
- 39 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
- £13.50 per hour
You will also benefit from:
- Working for a fast-growing company who would like you to grow with them
- A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
We expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
About the Company
Miquill is a specialist school catering business born in 2009 out of a passion for great tasting food – We’re all about providing fresh, delicious and exciting food that brings a healthy dose of fun to the school day.
Our small, independent, Midlands-based company has a family feel, and focuses on building strong relationships with our teams and clients. This means that our employees, their wellbeing and the opportunities for development and growth within our business is extremely important to us. We reward our teams and recognise their hard work to make sure they feel happy and valued in their role with Miquill.
