Current Vacancies

Deputy Cook

Permanent

Grade A - £24,796 - £26,824 pro rata (Actual salary £7,621 - £8,245)

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 15 hrs hours per week, Thursday and Friday Term Time Only

As Deputy Cook you will help deliver healthy meals to the children in our school working closely with the team to keep our kitchen running smoothly. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Preparing and cooking meals for pupils
• Deputising in the absence of the Catering Manager
• Supporting all aspects of kitchen service
• Assisting the Catering Manager with the ordering of goods
• Ensuring all food health and safety regulations are followed
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Being mindful of dietary and allergen needs

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player with a passion for food. If you have good verbal and written communication skills, an in-date Food Safety Level 2 certificate, and a “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. Experience in a similar environment is desired.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact:  recruitment@forestdale.bham.sch.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. 

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.