Station Cook Stopsley (Weekend) - Stopsley

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 7,300 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Holiday allowance 25 days (pro rata)

Public holidays on joining

Weekend role

Job summary

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service seeks an experienced cook for weekends at Stopsley. Saturday and Sunday 0900–1400, 10 hours per week, with LGPS and 25 days pro rata holiday plus public holidays on joining.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, City & Guilds cookery qualifications (706/1 or 706/2) or equivalent, and a current driving licence. You will plan, prepare and cook varied menus for on‑duty crews and assist with cleaning and stock duties.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• City & Guilds Basic Cookery Certificate (706/1) or equivalent.
• Current full driving licence with no pending issues.
• Experience in commerce/industrial catering as a Cook advantageous.
• Ability to plan, prepare and cook a variety of menus.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of menus.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Carry out cleaning routines per Safer Food Better Business procedures.
• Provide relief cover during annual or public holidays and other absences.
• Shop for and purchase food daily; hold a valid driving licence.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

City & Guilds Cookery

Driving Licence

Experience in Catering

Food Safety

Education

City & Guilds Basic Cookery Certificate (706/1)

Cookery for the Catering Industry (706/2)

Job description

Station Cook Stopsley (Weekend) - Stopsley

2026-09-29T00:00:00

Seven Sisters

Greater London

GB

N15 5

Any

2026-10-29T14:02:17.58

Salary: GBP 7,255 per annum rising to GBP 7,608 per annum plus weekend allowance

Basis: Part time

Package: 10 hours per week, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.

Contractual Hours: 10

Region: South

Job Category: Catering

Job Description

Saturday and Sunday 0900 to 1400 - 10 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and passionate cook to join our busy station, providing catering facilities to on-duty fire crews. You will have some experience working as a cook in a commercial or industrial catering environment. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of menus to a high standard. You will have:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• City & Guilds Basic Cookery Certificate (706/1) / Cookery for the Catering Industry (706/2) or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Current full driving licence with no pending issues.
• Some experience in commerce/industrial catering as a Cook.
• Ability to plan, prepare and cook a variety of menus.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Work to a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of kitchen work.
• A thorough understanding of food safety is crucial, and you must hold a basic food hygiene certificate.

In addition to food preparation, you will also be required to carry out cleaning routines in line with the Safer Food Better Business scheme to maintain a hygienic environment. You will also be required to provide relief cover during periods of annual leave, public holiday leave, sickness, or other absences for the Station Cook (Weekday). Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn. You will be required to shop for and purchase food daily and must hold a current full driving licence with no pending issues.

For more details on the essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provision of the Act. The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.