Top Job Recruitment are looking for a Lead Cook to work with an environmental education charity based just outside of Settle

You would have management responsibilities for the catering operation at the learning location.  This will include hands-on cooking as well as the effective management of the catering team. 

This is a hands on role will require you to be able to carry out duties associated with kitchen work, including manual handling, e.g. carrying saucepans, food items, assisting with food deliveries.  

Job Role:

• Working with the Head of Centre to develop and implement working systems and shift patterns that ensure an efficient, hygienic and safe catering service that meets the demands of our customers and is in line with current legislation and FSC Codes of Practice
• Carrying out the day to day line management of the catering team, providing clear direction, motivation, support and feedback
• Recruiting, inducting & developing catering staff, including having an active role in their performance management and carrying out Personal Development Reviews (PDR’s) in line with FSC procedures
• Working with the Head of Centre to streamline all kitchen processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Cooking and delivery of breakfast (earliest sitting usually 7.45 am) and evening meals (latest sitting usually 6.30 pm) for up to 120 residential visitors
• Preparing and overseeing the making of packed lunches and home-baked items for packed lunches
• Supporting the Head of Centre in the financial management of the catering operation, including working within agreed budgets for food, equipment, staffing and training
• Ensuring monitoring and accurate recording of all catering functions is carried out in accordance with safe catering practices e.g. HACCP, Safer Food Better Business
• Compiling a varied range of menus to satisfy differing user groups, taking account of special diets and the ‘healthy eating’ agenda using, where practicable, local, organic and fair trade ingredients
• Sourcing suppliers and managing stock levels, including placing orders and receiving deliveries, ensuring they are checked and correctly stored on arrival
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the working environment, including the kitchen and dining room
• Overseeing and participating in the upkeep, cleaning and decorating of the kitchen and dining area, and other areas of the Centre in quiet periods

If you have experience with working in a high pressured cooking environment and cooked for large groups of people then apply now