Cook - Stoughton School, Guildford

Have you worked in the catering industry before? Do you have a passion for feeding young people?

Based at Stoughton Infant School in Guildford, the starting salary for this role is £9,003 per annum for working 20 hours per week, 38.2 weeks per year. This position is predominantly Monday to Friday over the lunchtime period, although we are currently trialling more flexible work options, so will consider job share. Twelve15 have Cook positions available in schools across the county, as well as recruiting for flexible people to join our talent pool.

Team Twelve15 colleagues are team players who work as one team, putting their passion and dedication into preparing and providing exciting, innovative, and tasty food, helping children to develop a passion and interest for good, nutritious, healthy food.

This is a hands-on role working within a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients and therefore good craft skills are required. This role supports the Caterer and there may be opportunities to step up in their absence and aid career progression.

Strong customer services skills would be required as a key part of the role is working with our clients, the school, to maintain and increase uptake of school meals.

We are very committed to developing talent and skills to ensure our team members are the very best they can be and have the opportunity to grow and flourish. If you want to be part of this great team with fantastic opportunity to showcase your passion and skill, please read on...

We want to live in a world where our planet is cared for and the people living on it have healthy bodies and minds.

Twelve15 are looking for:

• First and foremost, a passion and skill for cooking
• Excellent communication: teamwork, and customer service
• Someone who is creative and able to use initiative
• Flexibility: you will have a main base but occasionally we will need you to help at other local schools

Twelve15 can offer you:

• Full training and induction
• Build management skills
• Opportunity for internal progression
• Our Superstar initiative recognises staff via nomination from their colleagues
• Get involved with mini projects and theme days
• Internal wellbeing champions and services available
• A regular internal e-newsletter showcasing the teams’ fantastic work and positive news
• Term time only hours that allow good work/life balance
• Benefits and Life at Surrey

Do our values resonate with you? Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If so, we encourage you to apply.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/10/2022.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

An Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity and the Children's Barred List check will be required for this role. This will be paid for by Twelve15. You need to be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from a generous local government salary related pension as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.