Chef/School Cook

The School:

Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 286 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 340 boys, while the Senior School has some 930 pupils. The School employs over 140 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.

Main duties and responsibilities:

·        Produce food required for the day’s menu to the required standard.

·        Ensure food, as per menu, is available for service times and is portioned and garnished.

·        Replenish service counters where necessary.

·        Ensure knowledge of the operation of any kitchen equipment you are required to use, and apply accordingly, utilising all safety measures.

·        Assist with mis-en-place for the following day’s menu.

·        Assist when necessary in food preparation for any function.

·        Discuss the next day’s menu with the Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef

·        Assist where necessary, in the cleaning of work services, storage areas, utensils and equipment.

·        Check deliveries for quantities and quality when necessary. Check and record temperatures and cleanliness of delivery vehicle.

·        Comply with Health & Safety Regulations and Fire Policy, reporting hazards to Management

·        Maintain School hygiene standards and follow the HACCP system in place. Ensure all food in fridges are correctly labelled. Ensure correct chopping boards are used for each job.

·        Assist other staff in the completion of their duties where necessary

·        Promote good relationships with other staff members and with customers.

·        Attend internal meetings as detailed by your Line Managers.

Other benefits:

15% employer contribution to a defined contribution pension scheme (Contributory)

Life cover 4 x annual salary and income protection.

Access to a cash flexible benefit in lieu of pension contribution

Access to a number of lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, ULEV cars, health screening, medical cover and retail discount vouchers via our benefit provider

(all of the above subject to eligibility criteria)

Use of School leisure facilities, including pool, gym and lake.

Lunch provided free of charge when the School Catering Department is open

Free parking on site.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).