Reed Further Education is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced Cook to join the catering team at a respected post-16 education provider in Bedford. This role is perfect for someone who loves preparing nutritious and appealing meals in a vibrant college environment.

Job Title: Chef/Cook

Working Hours: 35 hours, Mon-Fri, 7:00am to 3:00pm

Role type: Temporary Ongoing until 27th June.

Location: Bedford

Salary: £14.50p/h to £17.50p/h including holiday pay

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare, cook, and present meals according to the weekly menus.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with stock control, ordering ingredients, and managing food costs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and health & safety regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a positive team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Proven experience in preparing and cooking meals in a professional setting.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one through Reed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience in a large-scale catering operation.
• Knowledge of food cost control and creative presentation.
• Experience working with young people aged 16–19.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.