Kitchen Assistant/Assistant Cook

Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery

Position: Assistant Cook 

Salary:  £12,350

Contract type: Full Time - 52 Weeks

Hours of Work: 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm 

Contract term: Permanent

Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery are looking to appoint an Assistant Cook to join their catering team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for food to join our team. 

Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery based in Surrey, South West London is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years -11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepare pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+. 

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation. 
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Service; Intermediate Food Hygiene 
• Estimate food consumption and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs 
• Receive & examines foodstuffs and supplies to make sure quality and quantity meet established standards specifications
• Select and develops recipes based on type of food to be prepared and applying personal knowledge experience in food preparation
• Following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety
• Certificate of completion of any training program in cooking, or vocational school 
• Holds an intermediate food hygiene certificate

We are looking for someone who has;

• Cooking experience within any food establishment
• Good understanding of commercial catering operation
• A good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP
• Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability, and resilience
• High personal standards, self-motivated and proactive
• Suitability to work with children
• Flexible and maintain a sound sense of humour
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development

As part or the ILG family you will also benefit from;

• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• 28 days Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.

Please apply ASAP. 

Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)