School Cook / Chef
Location: Rendlesham, IP12
Pay: £16 per hour (PAYE)
Working Hours: 08:30 - 13:30, Monday to Friday
Length: Temporary, starting January 2026 (end date to be confirmed)
Requirements:
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Enhanced DBS and references (we can assist with a new DBS application)
Are you an experienced Cook or Chef looking for a new challenge?
This is an exciting opportunity to use your culinary skills to make a real difference every day.
Opus People Solutions are delighted to recruit on behalf of Vertas Group for an experienced temporary Cook based at a school.
The role involves catering for approximately 150 meals per day (supported by two Food Service Assistants) and ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard, policies and procedures are followed, and weekly menus are prepared.
Main Duties:
Supervise the kitchen, including monitoring hygiene standards, staff training, and day-to-day operations.
Lead or assist the team in preparing, cooking, and serving meals.
Handle administrative tasks such as placing orders, stock control, and monitoring food budgets. Check and record the quantity, price, and condition of all deliveries, taking any necessary action.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and ensure sufficient stock of cleaning materials.
We are looking for an experienced cook who:
Understands current food hygiene practices and legislation
Has knowledge of preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for a variety of dietary needs
Is a great team player and enjoys working as part of a wider catering team
Sounds good? We'd love to hear from you, please apply now!
