Cook

Supertemps Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals and support individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This part-time role involves menu planning, ensuring food hygiene standards, and catering to specific dietary needs. The position offers £13.00 per hour and weekday hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm, making it a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in catering or kitchen.
• Experience of menu planning, costing, and stock management.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
• Proactive approach with ability to work independently.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting meals and snacks according to dietary requirements.
• Catering for specific needs, including diabetic and allergy-friendly diets.
• Planning menus and managing stock within budgets.
• Ensuring food hygiene and health standards are maintained.
• Overseeing daily kitchen operation and cleanliness.
• Supporting individuals to achieve training goals through kitchen experience.
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a catering or kitchen environment

Menu planning skills

Knowledge of HACCP regulations

Ability to work independently

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cook to join a well-established organisation to prepare delicious, nutritious meals and snacks. This role offers the chance to use your cooking skills while supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to gain hands‑on experience and confidence in the kitchen.

In the cook role, you will be:

• Preparing and presenting a range of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks in line with seasonal menus and dietary requirements.
• Catering for specific needs including diabetic, allergy‑friendly, blended and other specialist diets.
• Planning menus, managing stock and ordering supplies within agreed budgets.
• Ensuring all food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH standards are consistently maintained.
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen, ensuring cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Supporting individuals to achieve their training and vocational goals through practical kitchen‑based experience.
• Accurately handling cash and card transactions, including daily reconciliations.

To be considered for the Cook role, you will need:

• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience of menu planning, costing and stock management.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently in a busy kitchen.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

This temporary part‑time role offers regular weekday hours, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:00pm. With a pay rate of £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay, and a location close to Colwyn Bay, it’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding position within a supportive setting.