Catering opportunities
"Cooking had been a passion for me growing up, inspired by family meals and watching chefs on TV! It always seemed quite cool to me. I soon learned it can be very hard work, but also rewarding and I am proud of finishing a working day physically tired, as I feel I have achieved something."
We are looking for Catering Assistants and Cooks to join our friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking Children's and Adults' teams across West Sussex! If you have a passion for cooking and previous experience in a kitchen, take a look at the opportunities below.
Applying for a job with us
Schools
To apply for a role with us you will need:
- excellent communication skills
- to be passionate about healthy and balanced eating
- to thrive working in a team and using your initiative
- to be flexible and adaptable to different situations
- to support other Catering Assistants to maintain high professional standards
- to find great satisfaction in aiding the growth and development of young people
Directly Provided Services
To apply for a role with us you will need:
- strong communication and interpersonal skills to design menus for individual needs
- a good level of literacy
- to be able to organise and prioritise work, co-ordinate a variety of tasks in a logical way, and meet agreed deadlines
- to be sensitive to the needs of the people you are providing for
- to be competent in the preparation of food, varied in nature to a high standard
- confidence and capability of purchasing food ingredients for the home
Our roles
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Catering Assistant
Grade 2: £22,366 to £22,737 per annum or £11.79 to £11.98 per hour (salary is calculated to hours worked and term time only contract).
As an essential member of the Catering Team, you will support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen including preparation, cooking, and cleaning to the required standards, ensuring hygiene and safety measure are maintained.
The role of a Catering Assistant goes beyond just cooking. From creating a welcoming atmosphere to providing exceptional customer service, you will also play a vital role in fostering a positive dining experience for students.
Cook Supervisor
Grade 7: £27,334 to £29,777 per annum (Salary is calculated to hours worked and term time only contract) £14.17 to £15.43 per hour.
The role of a Cook Supervisor requires you to be responsible for the smooth operation of the kitchen, including preparation, cooking, and cleaning to the required standards, ensuring hygiene and safety measure are maintained.
You will guide the team in delivering freshly prepared school meals for our students and staff.
Beyond the kitchen, you will also be responsible for coordinating catering for meetings, training days, and other special events.
You will have the opportunity to provide strong leadership, including mentoring and training catering assistants and supporting their learning and development.
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Cook
Grade 4: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum (£12.18 to £12.38 per hour).
You will work closely with the people we support, getting to know their preferences and dietary needs in order to tailor and design menus with individuals in mind.
This is an incredibly rewarding role where you can see the difference your cooking skills, the right diet and family friendly dishes can make to the people we care for. This makes the feel more at home and loved.
The role involves preparing, cooking and serving of meals as per menu and rota you create. You will have the opportunity to let your creative side show when we host coffee mornings, special events such as birthdays, BBQs and multicultural menu days.
We have a range of part time and term-time only roles with flexible working patterns available which allow for excellent work life balance.
You can find more information on the services in which these roles sit by heading to the relevant page below: