Lead Cook

Hours: 28 Hours per Week, Annualised Hours totaling 1,092 hours per year

Shift Hours: We're looking for someone to take on our morning shift as the Lead Cook for 28hrs per week annualised, Typical Shift 6.30 - 14.00, Tuesday - Friday. Significant time off in August and December.

This part-time role would work well if you have a family and need to get away for the school run. It would also enable you to take up another part-time afternoon/evening job if you so wished. If you wish to take up a smaller contract, we're open to the idea of considering smaller contracts; just talk to us about it.

The Cook role and responsibilities:

As a Cook, you will be supporting the Catering Manager in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, and you will be the point of contact for the catering team when the Catering Manager is absent.

You will be a part of the team for preparation and cooking of a range of meals. Your duties will also include kitchen tasks such as ensuring allergy compliance as well as maintaining health and safety standards.

If you have experience working in a catering environment and the supervision of staff and you are committed to maintaining high standards of service, food quality, and hygiene, then this may be the next role for you!

This role offers great flexibility of working hours and days, with an annualised system in place to ensure the needs of the service are met during busier periods of business but also ensuring employee security with a guaranteed monthly salary.

Our ideal Cook should have the below skills and experience:

• You will be flexible to work hours between 7am-8pm and some weekends
• NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking or equivalent experience - Essential
• Food Safety Level 2 or 3 - Desirable
• A good understanding of allergens and intolerances - Essential
• Core Qualifications in Maths and English - Essential
• A clear understanding of COSHH and HACCP - Essential
• Experience of working in a catering environment including the supervision of staff - Essential
• Full driving licence - Essential

Benefits you will receive as a Cook in our centre:

• Monthly pay
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 Wellbeing Support
• Flexible working
• A friendly and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for promotion
• Additional employment opportunities available within our centre

Closing date for applications: This job will close once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority. Applicants for posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant checks and enhanced DBS. Please note for all catering and cleaning vacancies the jobs will be closed once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.

If you would like to learn more about our Cook role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

If you would like further information, please contact HR at HR@Edsential.co.uk.