Culinary Support Specialist

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a skilled Culinary Support Specialist to join our dedicated kitchen team at Wirksworth Junior. As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in supporting the kitchen supervisor in delivering exceptional food services to our students.

This position involves working in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for various tasks including food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance, and preparing the dining room for service. You will also serve meals to our customers while ensuring that food hygiene and health & safety regulations are followed.

• Support the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service
• Prepare and cook food according to menus and nutritional guidelines
• Ensure accurate portion control and allergen compliance
• Prepare the dining room for service

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a passion for food, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your culinary skills in a dynamic environment. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

The estimated salary for this role is £20,000 - £22,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.