Cook

First Recruitment Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local social club in Haywards Heath seeks an experienced Cook for a permanent role. The position offers flexible hours (32-40 hours per week) and involves preparing a variety of meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have prior experience, knowledge of food hygiene, and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary of £13-£15 per hour based on experience, with free parking available.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Training in Health and Safety and Food Safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety is necessary.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals including lunches, dinners, and events.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and monitor stock.
• Contribute to menu development as you gain experience.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Great people skills

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a well known and very established local venue / social club as they seek to recruit a Cook on a permanent basis.

This is a superb opportunity to work within an excellent employer who is able to offer a great working environment and long term stability. Working hours for full time would be 32-40 hours per week

Cook

Full Time permanent role (32-40 hours per week) or part time job share can also be considered.

Main working days will be - Thursday lunch and evening, Friday lunch and evening, Saturday lunch and evening and Sunday lunch

Haywards Heath area with free parking on site. My client is based around 20 minute walk from the nearest station.

Salary: GBP13-GBP15 per hour depending on experience (GBP23660-GBP27040 per year based on 35 hours per week)

Duties and responsibilities:

The position is for an experienced Cook reporting to the Club Manager. You will also work with other members of staff to provide a welcoming environment for members and their guests.

The post can be either on a full-time or on a job share basis, and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.

The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stock monitoring and also contributing to menu development as you become more experienced in the role

The post holder will be able to prepare delicious meals including lite bites, lunches, evening dinners and for special events such as social gatherings - undertaking these with minimal supervision

The role will require the control of stock items using established procedures to rotate and restock the pantry and fridges/freezers as necessary.

My client will provide training in Health and Safety and in Food Safety and Hygiene.

Competencies, skills and experience required:

You will need experience in a similar role.

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Great people skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a very reputable and highly established local social venue

Apply now for more information and immediate consideration Short-listing will take place soon!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.