Primary Cook

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.