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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
About the Role
As an Assistant Cook at Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre, you will play a key role in providing high-quality meals and maintaining excellent standards across our residential education setting. Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you'll help create a welcoming environment for children, young people and adult visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals for residential groups and visitors.
- Support menu planning, food preparation and kitchen operations, occasionally deputising for the Senior Cook.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management standards.
- Assist with stock control, cleaning schedules and maintaining kitchen equipment and supplies.
- Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties across the centre to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience preparing meals in a commercial, educational or similar catering environment.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, food allergens and health and safety requirements.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- The flexibility to work mornings, evenings and weekends as required by the needs of the centre.
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Additional Information:
- The role requires manual handling, prolonged standing, food handling and cleaning duties.
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Children's and Adults' Barred List checks.
- We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Join us and help provide a warm welcome, excellent hospitality and nutritious meals within a unique residential education environment.
Application Details
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
Planned interview date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Please submit a CV and supporting statement to richard_poynton@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.
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