Primary Cook
Kirklees Council, Birkby, North Yorkshire
Primary Cook
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Kirklees Council, Birkby, North Yorkshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 22 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: e26ba55dc5ca4708b78977cf71a09759
Location ref: Birkby, North Yorkshire
Full Job Description
Kirklees Catering Service is looking for a passionate and experienced Primary Chef to join our dedicated team. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to over 145 pupils daily, helping to create a positive dining experience in our busy school kitchens. This is a hands-on role where you'll prepare, cook, and present meals to the highest standards, support themed events, and ensure smooth service delivery in collaboration with your team and supervisor.,
- Prepare and serve over 100+ main meals and desserts daily.
- Maintain high standards of food presentation and hygiene.
- Assist with kitchen administration and use of Cypad Kitchen Manager software.
- Supervise staff and cover for the Catering Supervisor when required.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through friendly and helpful service.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Support themed days and promotional events.
- Wear appropriate uniform (provided) and follow all council policies.
Experience preparing meals for 145+ customers daily. - Strong administration and supervisory skills.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to attain).
- Understanding of Food Safety and Allergy legislation.
- Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory health check.
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with only working term-time and weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas off every year. Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community; to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.