Cook in Charge — Lead Kitchen for Café & Events

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Swallownest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Pay enhancements on top of basic pay

Job summary

The Waterfront Café in Rother Valley Country Park, operated within Rotherham Council, is seeking a Cook in Charge to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and cover the Head Chef when needed. The role involves preparing meals for café customers, events and functions, with weekend and bank holiday work expected.

Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and there is a job-share option across two part-time posts; uniform and PPE are provided and pay enhancements apply on top

Qualifications

• Level 3 Catering or Food Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen and supervise staff.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals for the public, functions and events.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to approved menus and portion guidelines.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards, including temperature checks and accurate record-keeping.
• Organise stock ordering, deliveries and rotation of kitchen supplies.
• Assist with menu development and marketing content for catering services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food hygiene knowledge

Menu planning

ICT skills

Team motivation

Education

Level 3 Catering or Food Safety qualification

Tools

Stock control

Job description

The Waterfront Café in Rother Valley Country Park, operated within Rotherham Council, is seeking a Cook in Charge to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and cover the Head Chef when needed. The role involves preparing meals for café customers, events and functions, with weekend and bank holiday work expected.

Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and there is a job-share option across two part-time posts; uniform and PPE are provided and pay enhancements apply on top