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Head Cook

United Kingdom, Stoke-on-Trent Employment contract 12.21 GBP / Hour · Job Posted January 31, 2026
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Job Description

We are hiring for a Cook at Thistley Hough Academy, who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is working full time, no weekends - so is great for those looking for flexibility.

Job Responsibility

  • To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
  • To ensure that all Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures are followed and all mandatory paperwork is completed accurately and with integrity
  • To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
  • To support your line manager with the day-to-day running of the location including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans

Requirements

  • To prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by Caterlink and the client
  • To ensure that all Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures are followed and all mandatory paperwork is completed accurately and with integrity
  • To ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers and expectations are consistently exceeded
  • To support your line manager with the day-to-day running of the location including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role

What we offer

  • You have the opportunity of a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be
  • We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more
  • You will have full access to our Wellbeing Services including the Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits which are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
  • You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme
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