Assistant Cook - part time 20 hours

Percy Hedley FoundationNewcastle, NE
Onsite

About The Position

The Percy Hedley Foundation is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Chef Supervisor in the daily preparation of food and the efficient operation of the kitchen. The role involves preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Foundation standards under the direction of the Chef Supervisor. The Assistant Cook will also be responsible for supervising and instructing staff and trainees assigned to kitchen duties. A current Food Hygiene qualification is essential. This is a term-time only, part-time position of 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Hedley’s College in Killingworth.

Requirements

  • Current Food Hygiene qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chef Supervisor in the day-to-day preparation of food.
  • Ensure the efficient running of the kitchen.
  • Prepare, cook, and present food to Foundation standards.
  • Supervise and instruct staff and trainees allocated to kitchen duties.

Benefits

  • Have the school holidays off!
  • Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
  • Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Induction and ongoing training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
  • Access to Blue Light Card
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card
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