Cook

Caretech; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretech in Preston, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily meal preparation, plan menus, and cater for meetings and school events. You will manage a small kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and health and safety, and participate in training to support compliance.

The role requires proven kitchen management experience, a creative approach to cooking from scratch, and strong teamwork and organisational skills to deliver consistent,

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Job description

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.


• Catering for meetings and school events.


• Managing a small kitchen team.


• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.


• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.


• Attending training and supporting compliance.
  Proven experience managing a kitchen.


• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.


• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.


• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.


• Team player with strong organisational skills.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.