At Kirklees we offer competitive pay, the local government pension scheme, great benefits, flexible working and excellent holidays.
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The salary for this role includes 39.8 working weeks and 6.27 weeks of paid annual leave.
Could you be part of a team producing healthy and nutritious meals each day?
How does paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays sound?
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How does Monday-Friday sound? Free up your weekends and evenings to do what you love!
Looking for great rates of pay, paid holiday, regular hours a range of employee benefits and employee healthcare?
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Are you looking for career progression? Kirklees Council offers unrivalled training and career prospects.
We have many roles available and it is anticipated that you will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:45 to 1:45 pm, during Term Time.
This Primary School Cook role sits within the Kirklees Catering team. As Primary School Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting in excess of 200 main meals and sweet items, while providing a high-quality customer-focused service in your school. We know that providing delicious and nourishing meals for children is essential to help to give them the best start in life. This might be the main meal of the day for some children, and you will ensure they have access to balanced, healthy food. In addition to providing the service on a day-to-day basis, you will be involved in providing theme days and other events. We hold several functions throughout the year such the Christmas carol concert, the local pensioners Christmas meal, teachers Christmas lunch. You will have the input to create new and exciting dishes from around the world, educating the students through food. You must have flair & your own “want to” attitude towards these exciting menus and maybe even try something new yourself!
Kirklees Catering Service provides high-quality catering service to schools throughout our business portfolio. There will be opportunities for progression within the service for the right candidate.
Some of the key features and benefits of being part of the Kirklees Catering Service include:
Paid above the national living wageFree food hygiene and Allergen awareness trainingChristmas off every yearTerm time working, plus 1 training day, 5 inset days and 3 cleaning daysRegular working hours and patternsMonday – Friday working hoursWorking hours estimated between 8.00am and 3.00pmWorking weeks are 39.8 weeks a year, pay is annualised over the yearFree parking at or near most schoolsGood transport links to schoolsCareer progression optionsUniform providedPension contributionFor more information about this job please view the Job Profile below or contact Sharon Dodson on Sharon.Dodson@kirklees.gov.uk or email online.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk
In order for your application to be considered please fully complete the easy application process answering the shortlisting questions.
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