Cook 27.5hrs - Gomersal primary school

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Culture & Visitor Economy

Hours

27.5

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Gomersal Primary school Oxford Road Gomersal Cleckheaton BD19 4JR

Position type

Permanent

Grade

4

Salary

£13.05–£13.26

About The Role

Kirklees Catering Service is looking for a passionate and experienced Primary Chef to join our dedicated team. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to over 145 pupils daily, helping to create a positive dining experience in our busy school kitchens. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll prepare, cook, and present meals to the highest standards, support themed events, and ensure smooth service delivery in collaboration with your team and supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve over 100+ main meals and desserts daily.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and hygiene.
• Assist with kitchen administration and use of Cypad Kitchen Manager software.
• Supervise staff and cover for the Catering Supervisor when required.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through friendly and helpful service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support themed days and promotional events.
• Wear appropriate uniform (provided) and follow all council policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience preparing meals for 145+ customers daily.
• Strong administration and supervisory skills.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to attain).
• Understanding of Food Safety and Allergy legislation.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory health check.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Make a real difference in children’s daily lives.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Work in a rewarding and community‑focused environment.

Benefits

Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with only working term‑time and weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas off every year.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community; in return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of opportunities and a supportive working environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage applications from people with all differing abilities and from those who may need support completing an application.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Closing date: 31 May 2026, 11:55 PM