Cook
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Job Title: Cook
Location of work: The Woodhatch Centre, Reigate.
Salary: Pay scale £27,501 - £28,110 pro rata
Basis: 25hrs per week Monday- Friday 9am-2pm
About the Role
Based inside one of our thriving community centres we are looking for a cook, to provide an upbeat, warm and friendly service. Using fresh ingredients, design a seasonal menu with assistance from the Centre Manager.
About the Person
Are you someone who likes to support the community and would like to work with a team of energetic, dedicated staff and volunteers, who deliver a range of other activities, and services within our local communities?
Ideally, we want an experienced cook, that has a background in working in a commercial kitchen and have food hygiene level 2 qualifications or above.
We need someone that can help, transform, modernise and inspire our community members. This will include providing a short order snack offer and cooking a daily wholesome choice of hot tasty meals and a selection of puddings. We also provide meals for special events and hirers should they need a small buffet or sandwiches.
You must have the ability to keep the kitchen and equipment clean, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and health and hygiene.
We follow the safer foods better business management systems in all our kitchens, and the cook would be responsible for keeping these records up to date.
We work with a dedicated team of volunteers, who will work alongside you to deliver the service, by helping serve meals, and in some instances, they may provide help in the kitchen, under your supervision.
We would require you to prepare budgets, order stock and keep stock rotated, prepare weekly menus and menus for special events, to be imaginative and creative.
You will be able to share your ideas, and inspirations for providing a safe warm centre, where all visitors, including vulnerable people visiting are given a truly happy social experience.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call James Klahn Community Centres Team Leader on 01737 276330
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Salary range
- £27,501 - £28,110 per year