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Job Title: Assistant School CookSalary: £25,000 paLocation: King Solomon Academy, Lord St, Birmingham B7 4AAContract Type: Permanent (term time only)Weekly Hours: 37.5Start Date: September 2025
As an Assistant Cook, you have a passion for all things food related and thrive on providing excellent customer service. You pride yourself on ensuring all health and safety and food hygiene regulations are adhered to, whilst striving to promote healthy eating to all customers. You relish the opportunity to show your energy and passion in all that you do and have a positive, "can do " attitude.
At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn't cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.
Mellors Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
The Key Requirements:* Ability to work as part of a team* Strong experience in cooking and knowledge of food preparation techniques* Work well under pressure* A thorough understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations* Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing demands and handle unexpected situations* To perform duties as directed by the Catering Manager
In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Next step: Please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. Mellors is committed to being an inclusive employer. Thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you.
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