Part-Time Community Cafe Cook - Lead Kitchen & Menus

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a passionate Cook to join our Family Hubs and Children's Centres. You will lead the kitchen in one of our eight dynamic café environments, delivering nutritious meals to families and children.

The role emphasizes creating healthy menus, maintaining high culinary standards, and thriving in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting. Relevant training (City & Guilds) is essential to join our team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook and a relevant training certificate or City & Guilds qualification are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen: oversee daily operations across eight café environments.
• Get Creative: bring fresh ideas and bake tasty cakes and biscuits.
• Plan Menus: develop diverse, healthy meal options for families and children.
• High Volume, High Quality: manage peak times with budget-conscious meals.

Skills

Culinary artistry

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a passionate Cook to join our Family Hubs and Children's Centres. You will lead the kitchen in one of our eight dynamic café environments, delivering nutritious meals to families and children.

The role emphasizes creating healthy menus, maintaining high culinary standards, and thriving in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting. Relevant training (City & Guilds) is essential to join our team.