Mobile Assistant School Cook

Company: Opus People Solutions Ltd
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Location: Newark on Trent
Job Description:

Mobile Assistant School Cook (27070) Newark, England

Salary: GBP12.77 – GBP12.77 per hour

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Mobile Assistant School Cook to join our Catering team.

Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You’ll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues’ health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Based around the Newark area (Mobile Role – Own Transport Required) Gunthorpe, Newark, Mansfield etc, you will be working 20 hours per week, Mon – Fri 9.30am – 1.30 (Flexibility around times needed) 39.2 Weeks per year. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of nutritious meals and compliance with food safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
  • Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
  • Order stock and manage budgets effectively
  • Supervise and support kitchen staff

Who are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Bring

  • Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026