Cook - Shelley College (30 HRS)

Kirklees Council; Oldham, Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant for a permanent role at Shelley College. The position involves supporting meal preparation and management duties, with a focus on healthy eating. Enjoy competitive pay, term-time hours, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays

Competitive pay rates and paid holidays

Company sick pay and employee healthcare

Strong pension fund and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and meal preparation.
• Full driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisor in producing healthy meals.
• Undertake Catering Manager duties in their absence.
• Work across various locations as needed.

Skills

Catering Management

Meal Preparation

Team Support

Driving License

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. This also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation Details

• Organisation: Kirklees
• Directorate: Public Health and Corporate Resources
• Service Area: Culture & Visitor Economy
• Hours: 30
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Location: Shelley College, Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL
• Position type: Permanent
• Grade: 5

Apply now using our quick application form. You can log in using Facebook or Google. The application process is designed to be quick and fully mobile compatible; no computer or document upload is required.

The hourly rate has been updated with the recent pay award.

Job Responsibilities

• Support your supervisor in producing healthy and nutritious meals daily.
• Undertake duties of the Catering Manager in their absence, including paperwork and administration.
• Work across various locations, supporting teams as needed.
• Must have a full driving license and own transport for this role. (For mobile & flexi roles, a license is required only for mobile duties.)

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays.
• Term-time only role with Monday-Friday schedule, weekends and evenings free.
• Competitive pay rates, paid holiday, company sick pay, and employee healthcare.
• Opportunity to build a strong pension fund and career progression with Kirklees Council’s training and development programs.

Additional Information

For more details, view the Job Profile or contact Catering at 01484221000 or email [e-mail].

Complete the application form fully, including answering shortlisting questions, for your application to be considered.

For an informal discussion, contact Alison Bolton at 01484 221000 or email for more information.

This role is subject to a DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates but will be considered during recruitment.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you need assistance with the application process or require the Job Description in an alternative format, contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or call 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.