About The Role
Kirklees Catering Service is looking for a passionate and experienced Mobile Cook 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 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; to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range.
Tracy Trickett is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to an appropriate level DBS check as outlined in the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage applications from people with different abilities and will provide support for completing the application or Job Description in any required format.
Closing Date
24 May 2026, 11:55 PM
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