Cook - Tamworth Campus

Cook - Care First: Further Education - Tamworth Campus Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am – 3.00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We are seeking an experienced Cook to plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the diverse dietary, cultural, and health needs of learners in a specialist further education setting. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, maintaining a 5-star hygiene rating, and contributing to a positive, inclusive dining experience for students. Your role will include: Plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious meals that meet the dietary, medical, cultural, and specialist needs of learners, including allergens and modified textures. Ensure kitchen areas are set up, cleaned, and maintained to meet food hygiene, health, and safety standards, supporting infection control and safe food handling. Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, prepare food orders, liaise with suppliers, and maintain accurate records of food safety, cleaning, and temperature checks. Supervise, lead, and support kitchen staff, including students on work experience, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring safe, effective service. Support staff induction, training, development, and carry out delegated supervisory responsibilities such as supervisions and performance reviews. Ensure all equipment is handled safely, following manufacturer guidelines, COSHH regulations, and reporting faults or hazards promptly. Control portion sizes, manage allergens, minimise waste, and operate the catering service efficiently within budget. Work collaboratively with college teams (pastoral, residential, therapy) to support learner needs and respond flexibly to service changes. Participate in training, meetings, performance reviews, and quality assurance processes, upholding college values and standar