Peaceful Place is looking for an experienced Head Cook & Catering Lead to join our friendly team and prepare fresh breakfast and lunch each day for around 35–40 people . This is a hands-on role with real job satisfaction. Our kitchen opens directly onto our café area, so you get to know the people you are cooking for, chat with members and become a familiar and valued part of their day. You must have: Minimum Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Proven experience cooking for large groups Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and safe food handling Ability to maintain our 5-star Food Hygiene Rating Experience of menu planning, ordering and stock control You will also supervise our Catering Assistant and oversee cleaning standards across Peaceful Place. Previous experience supervising cleaning staff would be helpful but is not essential . We are looking for someone who is not only a strong cook, but also warm, organised, reliable and comfortable working in a busy, people-focused environment. Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch for 35–40 people Plan menus Prepare food safely and efficiently Manage allergens and dietary requirements Maintain food hygiene and food safety standards Maintain Peaceful Place's 5-star Food Hygiene Rating Complete temperature checks and food-safety records Order food and catering supplies Manage stock and stock rotation Monitor food waste Keep kitchen areas clean and organised Supervise and support the Catering Assistant Oversee cleaning standards across the building Support two cleaning staff Check cleaning schedules are completed Work within agreed budgets Support Environmental Health inspections Communicate with members, staff and volunteers Contribute to special events and celebrations Report equipment, safety or maintenance issues promptly We are looking for an experienced, hands-on cook who takes pride in producing fresh, good-quality food for large groups. You will be organised, reliable and calm under pressure, with strong food-safety knowledge and a warm, approachable manner. You should enjoy being part of a busy, friendly environment and be comfortable getting to know the people you are cooking for. Experience supervising others would be helpful, but your cooking ability, food-safety standards and attitude are the most important things. £30,000–£32,000 salary , depending on experience Monday–Friday working No evenings No regular weekend working 28 days annual leave Employer pension contributions A friendly and supportive working environment A role with real job satisfaction The opportunity to get to know the people you cook for A hands-on role where your ideas and experience are valued Support to develop the wider responsibilities of the role Enhanced DBS arranged for the successful candidate This role involves working with vulnerable adults, so an Enhanced DBS check will be required and arranged for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS clearance and confirmation of the right to work in the UK . This is a rolling recruitment process with no fixed closing date . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Please apply with both a CV and covering letter . Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered further. A full Job Description and Person Specification is available on request from ceo@peacefulplace.co.uk . TPBN1_UKCT
