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JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MOUNT COOK

 WHY WORK AT MOUNT COOK? 

Work in a small close knit team in a fun, lively environment. You'll have opportunities to meet likeminded people and make an impact on the wonderful groups who come to us.

"All staff were amazing - right from the moment I enquired about availability to the moment were were waved off down the driveway."

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Joseph Leckie School, March 2023

Lead Cook

Pay: 

£12.20 hourly (increasing to £12.44 in April)

Hours:

40 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed term contract until November 2025

About the role

Our lead cook will support our Catering Manager to deliver high quality food to a variety of groups.

A minimum Level 3 Catering Supervisor Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent higher education qualification would be preferable, but willingness to achieve this is acceptable.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring routine day-to-day, as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas, as directed by the Catering Manager.

  • Supervising a team of kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to junior staff, offering on-the-job training where needed.

  • Supervising staff to ensure food hygiene standards are constantly maintained in accordance with organisational policy and EHO quality standards

  • Accurate record-keeping in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations

  • Maintaining the cleanliness standards of the kitchen at all times

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