Cook (New Mills School)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Cook to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.

Duties will include the preparation of food and the cooking of meals, serving meals, assisting with weighing up, stocktaking, checking deliveries and cash reconciliation.

The post holder will also be required to deputise for the Unit Supervisor when they are absent which may involve some clerical work.

Qualifications & Experience

To apply you should have experience of working in a large production kitchen together with a sound knowledge of health and safety requirements and possess a basic food hygiene certificate.

Provisional Interview Date: January 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

CS1

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.