Secondary School Cook

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Geufron; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing & EAP

Rewards Direct discounts

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a talented cook to join our Schools catering team. The role involves cooking and preparing meals for large numbers, following nutritionally balanced menus and accommodating special dietary needs.

You will supervise a large team and ensure efficient, high-quality service in a busy school kitchen. We value equality, Welsh language standards, and offer a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience catering for large numbers.
• Experience supervising a large team.
• Cook and prepare meals to nutritionally balanced menus.
• Cater for special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare meals to nutritionally balanced menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and workflow to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and portion control.
• Work Monday to Friday daytime shifts.

Skills

Catering for large numbers

Job description

We are looking for a talented cook to join our team of skilled staff to work within Denbighshire's Schools. Our ideal applicants will have experience of catering for large numbers and of supervising a large team. Our cooks are required to cook and prepare meals to meet our nutritionally balanced menu and cater for any special dietary requirements.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.

If you have a passion for catering, but are tired of working nights and weekends, then this Monday to Friday opportunity is perfect for you. If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Tracey Rose on 01842 712104 or 07824837781. What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work? We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in our work.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies