At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious vegetarian meals while maintaining a clean kitchen.
- Company: Join a community-focused organisation dedicated to healthy eating and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with surplus produce and support local charities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values respect, inclusion, and community impact.
- Qualifications: Food safety knowledge and a passion for cooking are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are seeking a keen cook to prepare, cook, serve and clean down a simple vegetarian soup, stew or salad lunch for our people four days per week, Mon - Thurs (16 hours) at our Kendal site, near Sizergh. This can be 15 - 25 meals each day, depending on attendance. The cook is responsible for menu planning, using surplus produce grown here and ordering additional food items. You will also be required to carry out regular cleaning to maintain a 5‑star food hygiene rating of the catering unit.
The role of the Cook is to:
- Lead the delivery of a hot, healthy, seasonal meal for all attendees to site each day and the creation and the production of freezer meals for future use, using surplus product from our field.
- Manage a monthly budget for the kitchen and liaise with key suppliers, including the trading of donations with local food banks and other charities.
- Ensure that at all times our kitchen is safe, productive, excellently maintained and efficiently run.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a culture of respect, inclusion and security.
All staff are expected to:
- Be involved in all aspects of the Growing Well community.
- Uphold the values of Growing Well, including those of honesty, inclusion, equality, participation, empowering individual agency.
- Be an effective communicator and encourage openness.
- Contribute to providing an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
Qualifications and Training Requirements
Essential:
- Food allergy certificate
- Level 2 HACCP
Desirable:
- Professional chef diploma
- Level 3 Food Safety Supervision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding
- Mental Health First Aid
Cook - Kendal employer: Growing Well Limited
At Growing Well, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our Kendal site offers a unique opportunity for cooks to engage with the community while utilising surplus produce, ensuring meaningful contributions to both our kitchen and local food banks. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, collaboration, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene, we empower our staff to thrive in their roles and make a positive impact every day.
