Community Kitchen Cook: Budget & Menu Planning - Part Time

Royal Voluntary Service; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a cook in Chesham to create nutritious meals for older individuals. The role involves budgeting, managing supplies, and ensuring food safety compliance. The cook will work 6 hours weekly on Fridays, with a salary of £12.68 per hour. This position offers various benefits including 26 days of holiday and access to a pension scheme, as part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing community well-being.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 2 in Catering required.
• Must have Food Safety Level 2 certification.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP, and COSHH is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce nutritious and varied meals for the community centre.
• Manage food supplies and budgeting responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with Food and Health Safety practices.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Teamwork

Food Safety

Knowledge of COSHH

Food Hygiene Regulations

Education

NVQ Level 2 Catering

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

A community support organization is seeking a cook in Chesham to create nutritious meals for older individuals. The role involves budgeting, managing supplies, and ensuring food safety compliance. The cook will work 6 hours weekly on Fridays, with a salary of £12.68 per hour. This position offers various benefits including 26 days of holiday and access to a pension scheme, as part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing community well-being.