Derbyshire County Council
Cook (Meadow View)
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Closing date: 16 August 2026
👩🍳 We’re Hiring: Cook 👨🍳
🍴 Bring your passion for food and care to our team!
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and cook meals from a full range of pre-planned menus
- Cater to individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety
What we’re looking for:
- Experience In Preparing And Cooking Meals (essential)
- Team player with great communication skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
- Confidence with stock control and ordering
- Bonus: Experience cooking for large groups, especially older adults
- Knowledge of special diets & IDDSI framework (desirable)
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Why join us?
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Training & development opportunities
- Paid travel expenses (if required)
- Cycle to Work & smarter travel schemes
- Supportive team & management
- Access to occupational health services (eye tests, physiotherapy, counselling)
- Derbyshire Rewards - hundreds of discounts & cashback!
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For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email Jemma.Lafferty@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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