This permanent Cook in Charge post sits within Rotherham Council's Regeneration & Environment directorate, running the kitchen at The Waterfront Café in Rother Valley Country Park. The work centres on preparing and serving meals for café customers, functions and events, supervising kitchen staff, and standing in for the Head Chef when needed. The café serves over 200 covers at a lakeside venue, with weekend and bank holiday work expected and a job share option across two part-time posts. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen and supervise staff
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
- Work closely with the Head Chef to prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals for the public, functions and events
- Prepare, cook and serve meals to approved menus and portion guidelines
- Maintain hygiene and food safety standards, including temperature checks and accurate record-keeping
- Organise stock ordering, deliveries and rotation of kitchen supplies
- Assist with menu development and marketing content for catering services
Qualifications
- Level 3 Catering or Food Safety qualification
Experience
- Experience in volume catering and event functions
- Experience with stock control
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety legislation
- Ability to supervise and motivate a team
- Good ICT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Flexible approach, able to work weekends and bank holidays
What’s offered
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Pay enhancements on top of basic pay
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
