Chef/Cook

WSH Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday

Birthday off

26 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Skipton is seeking a Chef or Cook to join our team on a 30-hour week (Mon-Fri, 8:00–14:30). You will be responsible for food preparation, cooking to recipes, and ensuring food safety standards are met in our fast-paced kitchen.

We value a great attitude, teamwork and attention to detail, with ongoing training and development opportunities. Benefits include 20 days holiday, birthday off, enhanced maternity leave, and perks via Perkbox, plus a cycle to work scheme and employee

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef/Cook in a busy kitchen.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Head Manager; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Great Attitude - a positive and friendly attitude is a must
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all food handled, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Organisational Skills - organisation and planning

Skills

Great attitude

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Job description

Hours: 30 per week Monday to Friday (8.00 - 14.30)

• 20Days holiday
• Plus your birthday off
• 26weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Discounts on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Due to expansion we have a fantastic opportunity for a chef/cook to join 'BaxterStorey's Team of the Year 2025'. If you have a passion for cooking, thrive in a fast‑paced environment and bring positivity then this is the role for you.

We are continuously evolving and developing our offer to delight our customers and keep up with the latest food trends and sometimes start them! Adaptability is key and we encourage creativity, your input and ideas are encouraged. You will be kept busy all day, have lots of laughs and be well supported by your manager and colleagues. Great work life balance with weekends and bank holidays off.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work‑life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate Chef or Cook keen for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Head Manager; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Great Attitude - a positive and friendly attitude is a must
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all food handled, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Organisational Skills - organisation and planning

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef/Cook in a busy kitchen
• Understanding of food safety, allergens and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills