About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a cook to join our in-house team at our Merrist Wood College Campus to deliver excellent food & refreshment services to our students, staff and guests.

As a Cook you will be responsible for the daily catering requirements of the College, ensuring that all meals produced are in a timely manner and to the highest standards.

The post holder will be part of a Food service staff team and under the leadership of our Chef Manager, however on occasions, the post holder will be required to work on their own as the duty chef, and be temporarily responsible at these times for all aspects of food production, presentation, hygiene, health and safety within the kitchens.

This is a permanent, full-time post working 37 hours per week during 44 weeks of term-time (0.84) on straight shifts between 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday – with a flexible requirement to support on Open Day events on selected evenings and weekends with prior notice. The salary will be pro-rata to £20,697 - £22,520 per annum.

What do you need to be successful as a Cook at Activate Learning?

You will have sound chef's skills as well as previous experience in kitchen supervision and basic management, having worked in the industry for at least 3 years. If you don't have a food hygiene certificate you must be willing to work towards one, and possess an awareness of manual handling techniques, COSHH and kitchen safety. The successful candidate must be a clear communicator, and have a minimum level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy or be willing to work towards these qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Further Education environment, and be familiar with EPOS till operations, though we will provide training for this if not.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.