Cook

Pertemps Leicester; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook for a permanent, full-time role in Market Harborough. You will prepare and cook meals, following menus and accommodating dietary requirements, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.

This position offers 28 days holiday, on-site parking, and a pension scheme as part of the package. The role requires reliable teamwork and a friendly, professional approach within a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef/Cook in school or catering setting.
• Experience cooking in volume and following set menus.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a varied range of fresh meals.
• Follow menus and cater to dietary requirements.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.

Skills

Chef experience

Catering environment

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen management

Time management

Education

Food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Chef / Cook

Market Harborough

Permanent

£27,200 - £27,870 pa

Full-time hours

Benefits of the Chef / Cook role

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Retail discounts
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

Are you an experienced Chef or Cook who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals and takes pride in delivering high standards? Perhaps you have worked in a school, catering environment or similar setting and are looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy working as part of a friendly team and creating meals that people genuinely enjoy?

We're recruiting for a Chef / Cook to join a well-established organisation in Leicestershire. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you'll take responsibility for preparing and cooking a varied range of meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation are maintained.

As a Chef / Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing meals throughout the day, working from menus and catering for a range of dietary requirements. You'll play an important role in ensuring meals are nutritious, well presented and prepared to a consistently high standard.

What you'll be doing as a Chef / Cook

• Preparing and cooking a varied range of fresh, nutritious meals
• Creating menus and recipes while ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard and to dietary needs
• Catering for individual dietary requirements, allergies and specific preferences
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages as required
• Ensuring food is presented attractively and served at the correct temperature
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety
• Monitoring food stock levels and helping with ordering and stock rotation
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure meals are prepared and served on time
• Completing relevant food safety and kitchen records
• Following all health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures

What we're looking for in a Chef / Cook

• Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or within a school, catering or similar food service environment
• Experience preparing meals in volume and working to set menus
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and dietary requirements
• Experience working in a busy kitchen where organisation and timing are important
• A passion for preparing fresh, nutritious and enjoyable food
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy kitchen
• Reliable, practical and able to work well as part of a team
• A friendly and professional approach with a genuine pride in your work
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications would be advantageous

If you're an experienced Chef or Cook, or have a background in catering environments, and you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.