Cook (New Mills School)

Derbyshire County Council; High Peak; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in High Peak is seeking a Cook to join their award-winning Catering Service. The ideal candidate will work as part of a dedicated kitchen team, preparing and cooking meals, assisting in stocktaking, and managing cash reconciliation. Candidates should have experience in a large kitchen, a strong understanding of health and safety, and a basic food hygiene certificate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a valued kitchen team with a focus on quality food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large production kitchen is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is important.
• Possess a basic food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and cook meals.
• Serve meals and assist with stocktaking.
• Check deliveries and manage cash reconciliation.
• Deputise for the Unit Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking meals

Health and safety knowledge

Food hygiene certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Cook to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.

Duties will include the preparation of food and the cooking of meals, serving meals, assisting with weighing up, stocktaking, checking deliveries and cash reconciliation.

The post holder will also be required to deputise for the Unit Supervisor when they are absent which may involve some clerical work.

Qualifications & Experience

To apply you should have experience of working in a large production kitchen together with a sound knowledge of health and safety requirements and possess a basic food hygiene certificate.