Cook
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.97 i £18.08 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Waltham Forest, East London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | OR23264 |
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We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Waltham Forest to assist with the appointment of a Cook on a 2.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £13.97- £18.08 per hour
Summary:
The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to provide vital catering support at The Hive, our environmental education centre located in the heart of Epping Forest. This is a short-term placement designed to bridge the gap between service providers, ensuring that school pupils on residential trips continue to receive healthy, nutritious meals.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all meals are healthy, nutritious, and appealing to school-aged children.
Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with legislative requirements.
Ensure minimal food waste through effective portion control and stock rotation
Manage food stock levels, handle ingredient supplies, and coordinate deliveries.
Operate flexibly within a remote, forest-based environment, adhering to the centres specific health and safety protocols.
Strictly manage dietary requirements and allergen information to ensure the safety of all pupils.
Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
Food Hygiene Level 2: Current certification is essential.
Essentials:
Proven experience in a catering role within an education, residential, or care-based setting.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and serve meals for large groups (approx. 60 covers) simultaneously.
Experience working as a sole cook or in a small team where proactivity and independent problem-solving are required.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#OR23264
Rate of Pay: £13.97- £18.08 per hour
Summary:
The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to provide vital catering support at The Hive, our environmental education centre located in the heart of Epping Forest. This is a short-term placement designed to bridge the gap between service providers, ensuring that school pupils on residential trips continue to receive healthy, nutritious meals.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all meals are healthy, nutritious, and appealing to school-aged children.
Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards in line with legislative requirements.
Ensure minimal food waste through effective portion control and stock rotation
Manage food stock levels, handle ingredient supplies, and coordinate deliveries.
Operate flexibly within a remote, forest-based environment, adhering to the centres specific health and safety protocols.
Strictly manage dietary requirements and allergen information to ensure the safety of all pupils.
Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
Food Hygiene Level 2: Current certification is essential.
Essentials:
Proven experience in a catering role within an education, residential, or care-based setting.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and serve meals for large groups (approx. 60 covers) simultaneously.
Experience working as a sole cook or in a small team where proactivity and independent problem-solving are required.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#OR23264